Feta cheese is a traditional Greek cheese with a distinctively tangy and salty flavor. Known for its crumbly texture and mild aroma, it is widely used in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you're looking for a creamy spread, a flavorful addition to salads, or a topping for savory dishes, feta cheese offers a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. This article will guide you through some remarkable recipes that showcase the unique characteristics of feta cheese, allowing you to relish its deliciousness in various forms. From classic Greek salads to innovative dips and spreads, from delectable pastries to hearty main courses, we'll explore an array of culinary delights that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HERBED GREEK ROASTED POTATOES WITH FETA CHEESE
These potatoes have a nice Mediterranean flair to them, with the lemon, garlic, and herbs. These are so delicious out of the oven topped with plenty of feta cheese.
Provided by Cat Lady Cyndi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Roasted Vegetable Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a large baking dish.
- Stir the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the potatoes are evenly coated; pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the potatoes begin to brown, about 40 minutes. Season the potatoes with the oregano and mint. If the dish appears dry, pour another 1/2 cup water into the dish. Return to the oven and bake about 40 minutes more. Top with the crumbled feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 305 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SHRIMP AND FETA CHEESE PASTA
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook shrimp, garlic and white wine for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, cook tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, oregano and basil over medium heat in wine mixture until tender, 10 minutes.
- Toss hot pasta with shrimp, tomato sauce and feta. Feta will melt slightly. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 168.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 763.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
I was trying to come up with a flavorful salad that did not need dressing.
Provided by pbutler
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place asparagus in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and season with garlic powder; toss well. Transfer asparagus to a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Place lettuce in the same bowl used for asparagus; top with tomatoes, feta cheese, and asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 5 g
SPICY FETA CHEESE DIP
This is best feta dip ever. It is so tangy and salty and completely addictive. People often comment that they would like to lick the bowl. Great on pitas, used as a dip, or alongside souvlaki.
Provided by Evie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture until thick and smooth.
- Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 319.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
WARM FETA CHEESE DIP
We're big on appetizers, so this dip is a mashup of our favorite tastes, like cream cheese, feta, basil and sweet peppers. Serve with bread or chips. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, feta cheese, peppers and basil until blended. Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish. Bake until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Serve with baguette slices or chips., Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, mix ingredients as directed. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
Besides the variations on the dressing, I added feta cheese to the salad. It was scrumptious! Even spinach haters ate it up! I made this for a party and there were a lot more servings as a buffet item than 8.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss strawberries, spinach, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, white balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 351.8 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
FETA CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS
Ground turkey makes a great burger. It makes an even better one with feta cheese and kalamata olives. Serve these tasty treats with sun-ripened tomatoes and Greek-style pita.
Provided by Althea
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for medium high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, feta cheese, olives, oregano, and pepper. Mix together, and form into patties.
- Lightly oil the grate. Place patties on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 800.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
THREE BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
I had been looking for a bean salad recipe but couldn't find one that really stood out to me. I decided to make one myself. It turned out so well, all of my friends ask for the recipe!
Provided by MICAHGIBSON
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix black beans, kidney beans, great northern beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, feta cheese, red onion, Greek seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; pour over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for about 2 hours for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 3 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA CHEESE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Divide and toss the asparagus with the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange in a single layer on 2 to 3 separate large rimmed baking sheets.
- Place in the oven and roast until the spears are tender and the tips are turning golden and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Prepare the vinaigrette while the asparagus is roasting. To a bowl, add the Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to emulsify. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.
- Remove the asparagus from the oven and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, AND WHITE WINE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return orzo to same pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through). Arrange shrimp atop orzo. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.
SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
I found this salad on the web and made a couple of changes in it. This was the salad I made on our 25th wedding anniversary! Update: I submitted this recipe to Taste of Home Light & Tasty and it was published in the December/January 2008 issue.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine spinach, cranberries, green onion, sliced apple, grapes and walnuts in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over salad, sprinkle with Feta cheese and arrange on chilled salad plates.
FETA CHEESE BUREK (PHYLLO DOUGH)
An Eastern European delicacy. Probably one of the most loved foods from the Balkans. There are two ways to create burek: with homemade dough or with phyllo dough (pre-made store-bought). In this recipe we will be using the pre-made phyllo dough. You can put potatoes, meat, spinach, boiled cabbage, or feta cheese inside! This one will be with feta cheese. Truly a tasty meal! And very easy to make! Eat with yogurt for authenticity.
Provided by An Ko
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet lightly.
- Mix feta cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Whisk milk and oil together in a small bowl.
- Brush milk-oil mixture over 3 sheets of phyllo dough and stack together. Place some of the cheese mixture in a straight line on one end of the dough. Roll up tightly to form a spiral shape. Transfer spiral to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining milk-oil mixture, phyllo dough, and cheese mixture.
- Bake burek in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 145.7 mg, Fat 66.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 916.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
ARUGULA AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
Very easy salad to throw together and the taste is so refreshing.
Provided by acali07
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine arugula, strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, almonds, feta cheese, and sea salt together in a bowl; toss until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED BREASTS
This is a very decadent dish. The chicken breasts are stuffed with bacon and feta cheese. A cucumber and tomato salad makes a great accompaniment.
Provided by GILLIANMCLENNAN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour oil mixture over chicken.
- Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice feta cheese and 1 slice bacon. Secure open sides with toothpicks.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH FETA CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO
A stuffed chicken breast where the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes harmonizes with the saltiness of the Feta cheese.
Provided by Terrence Maguire
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sauté garlic and red bell pepper, in Olive Oil, for about 3 minutes (just enough to"combine" the flavors).
- Put aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine Feta cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic and red pepper mixture.
- Toss until well mixed (this will be your "stuffing").
- Lay a flattened piece of chicken breast on a cutting board or your counter.
- Put a 1/4 of the above mixture on the flattened chicken breast like you would be making a burrito and roll as tight as you can get it.
- Secure it with a toothpick or butcher string.
- Place chicken breast "roll" on a baking sheet (I spray it with Pam so it doesn't stick), brush with olive oil (this gives it a nice golden brown texture), and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook for about 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- I guess you could try it on a grill, but I never attempted it yet!
- Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.
SIMPLE FETA CHEESE SALAD
This is a very simple, delicious salad! You can adjust all the recipe portions to suit your taste.
Provided by CSCASINO
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 168.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND FETA CHEESE
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water, and put it in the refrigerator to chill.
- In a dry saute pan toast the walnuts over a medium-high flame until they are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set the walnuts aside to cool then chop them coarsely.
- In a large bowl, toss together the chilled pasta, walnuts, feta cheese, onion, and spinach. In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and mustard. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
IMPOSSIBLY EASY ROASTED PEPPERS AND FETA CHEESE PIE
Enjoy flavors from the Mediterranean. Feta cheese, roasted peppers and bacon bake into a great-tasting, impossibly easy pie.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches.
- Mix bacon, onions and bell peppers in pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese. Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Pour into pie plate.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg
EGGPLANT WITH FETA CHEESE
A simple eggplant recipe suitable for an appetizer or side dish.
Provided by Barbara Zernicke
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Brush eggplant slices on one side with olive oil; arrange onto a baking sheet with oiled side facing up.
- Cook eggplant under broiler until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; remove from oven.
- Turn oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Turn slices and brush other side with olive oil. Sprinkle feta cheese over eggplant.
- Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle basil over the eggplant slices and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 158.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
FETA CHEESE-STUFFED TOMATOES
These tempting cheese-stuffed tomatoes are bursting with fresh flavor. Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove the pulp. -Laura LeRoy, Waxhaw, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, feta cheese, sour cream, onion, lemon juice and oregano until blended. Place mixture in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe mixture into tomatoes. If desired, sprinkle with black pepper. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right feta cheese: Opt for high-quality feta cheese made from sheep's milk or a blend of sheep's and goat's milk. Fresh feta has a softer texture and milder flavor, while aged feta is more crumbly and tangy.
- Store feta cheese properly: Keep feta cheese in its original brine or submerged in olive oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help preserve its flavor and texture.
- Use feta cheese in moderation: Feta cheese is a high-fat cheese, so it's best to use it in moderation. A little goes a long way in adding flavor to your dishes.
- Pair feta cheese with other strong flavors: Feta cheese pairs well with other bold flavors, such as olives, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. It also complements herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
- Experiment with different types of feta cheese: There are many different types of feta cheese available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Try experimenting with different types to find the one you like best.
Conclusion:
Feta cheese is a versatile and delicious cheese that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a great addition to salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pasta dishes. Feta cheese can also be used as a topping for grilled meats and vegetables. No matter how you choose to use it, feta cheese is sure to add a burst of flavor to your next meal.
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