25 Fabulous Feta Recipes, Because the Cheese Makes Everything Better!

By Frances Kim
August 15, 2017
Jonathan Lovekin
Typically made from sheep's milk, this versatile cheese adds a delicious salty bite to everything from dips and condiments to salads and pastas. Try it every which way with our best feta recipes.
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Ten-Minute Greek Salad

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A Greek salad wouldn't be complete without plenty of good feta. Serve this speedy version family-style so your guests can help themselves.

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Swiss-Chard and Feta Pasta

Credit: Christopher Testani
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The feta is added in batches in this Mediterranean-inspired pasta -- it's melted into the sauce, folded in with the wilted chard, and sprinkled over the top along with the capers and pine nuts. The delectable dish is just one of Martha's Make-Ahead Summer Pastas.

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Artichoke-and-Feta Dip

Credit: Marcus Nilsson
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A block of feta is surrounded by tangy canned artichoke hearts and flavored with olive oil, lemon zest, fresh oregano, and red-pepper flakes in this crowd-pleasing dip.

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Blistered Eggplant with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta

Credit: Bryan Gardner
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We love the combination of cooked and raw elements in this meatless dish -- soft broiled eggplant and juicy tomatoes of all colors and sizes are topped with feta, olives, and fresh parsley.

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Spinach-Feta Pizza Slab Pie

Credit: Linda Pugliese
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Feta and spinach are the classic pairing for the savory Greek phyllo pastry known as spanakopita. Here, it's transformed into a more portable slab pie and amped up with mozzarella.

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Watermelon, Orange, and Feta Salad

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Composing this sweet-and-savory salad on a large platter makes for a beautiful presentation.

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Whipped Hearts of Palm and Feta Dip

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Making this dip is as easy as pressing a button on the food processor. Puree feta with hearts of palm and fresh dill, then chill at least half an hour to let the flavors meld.

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Spelt Ribbon Pasta with Marinated Feta

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Salty feta makes a delicious foil for the sweet roasted tomatoes and caramelized onions in this company-worthy pasta dish.

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Marinated Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Huckleberries

Credit: Richard Banks
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Grilled zucchini and huckleberries marinated in cider vinegar are a surprisingly delicious combination, especially when served with generous hunks of feta.

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Broccolini and Feta Galette

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Equally delicious warm or at room temperature, this savory galette studded with feta and Broccolini makes excellent picnic or potluck fare.

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Marinated Feta and Celery

Credit: Bryan Gardner
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Trust us, you want a stash of this condiment in your fridge. The briny, spicy mixture elevates any salad or sandwich.

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Feta-and-Red-Pepper Spread

Credit: Aaron Dyer
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Sweet red peppers meet salty feta and rich cream cheese in this quick and easy dip. Serve hot with crackers.

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Broiled Feta with Oranges

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Feta for dessert? Yes really. Just make sure the cheese is dry and at room temperature before broiling with oil and honey in order to ensure a golden caramelized crust. Juicy clementines and fresh oregano take it over the top.

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Kale and Farro Salad with Feta

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Mild, creamy French feta works best in this hearty grain salad.

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Baked Potatoes with Olives and Feta

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Skip the sour cream and try topping your taters with feta, Greek yogurt, kalamata olives, and chives.

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Cantaloupe with Feta and Black Pepper

Credit: Johny Miller
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As simple as it gets! Use a creamier feta and the ripest, juiciest melon you can find for this three-ingredient treat.

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Vegetable Egg Scramble with Feta

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A sprinkling of feta at the end ties all the flavors together in this good-for-you egg dish packed with onion, tomato, zucchini, and spinach.

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Cucumber-Feta Toasts

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Feta mashed with lemon juice and olive oil makes a bright, creamy base for crunchy cucumbers in this last-minute appetizer.

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Bread Salad with Feta

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Like a Mediterranean panzanella! Toasted pita is tossed with feta, beans, cucumber, shallot, parsley, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing.

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Chicken with Tomatoes and Feta

Credit: Bryan Gardner
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A quick turn under the broiler turns the feta in this one-pan chicken dish soft, brown, and completely irresistible.

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Roasted Carrots with Feta and Parsley

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Cook carrots at a high oven temp to bring out their natural sweetness, then finish with feta and fresh parsley for a tasty side dish.

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Gigante Beans with Feta and Bitter Greens

Credit: Johnny Miller
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Humble beans become an elegant main course when teamed with an aromatic tomato broth and dandelion greens. Top with feta, fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

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Feta-Stuffed BLT Burgers

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Everyone will love these BLT burgers even more once they bite into the cheesy surprise inside the patties.

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Arugula, Feta, and Mint Relish

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A must-have in your summer arsenal! This peppery, tangy condiment goes well with grilled meats of all stripes.

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Creamy Garlic, Parsley, and Feta Dressing

Credit: Andrew McCaul
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Feta adds just the right amount of richness to this garlicky, herb-packed yogurt dressing. Toss with mixed greens or serve over grilled tofu or chicken.

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