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Recipes with feta cheese are varied and plentiful thanks to the versatility of the crumbly white sheep cheese, a staple ingredient of Greek cuisine.
Feta can be used as a table cheese, crumbled over meat, pasta or vegetarian dishes, baked or fried. It's also great served on pizza or pie or simply with olive oil, roasted red peppers and nuts.
To be sure you've got the authentic version check that the EU logo that confirms the cheese has a 'Protected Designation of Origin' meaning that it has been made according to strict rules regarding authenticity.
What is feta cheese?
Feta cheese is made from ewe’s milk and can sometimes contain up to 30% goat’s milk. Produced throughout Greece, the famous white cheese is better known than its Italian cow’s milk cousin quartirolo.
Feta also stores well in the fridge for a long time making it a great go-to pantry ingredient. And if you're stuck for inspiration, other than the much loved Greek salad, here's just what you can magic up with a delicious piece of feta.
Greek bouyourdi: grilled feta, tomato and pepper
This authentic savoury Greek dish is usually served with mezze or alongside meat dishes. It's an easy but tasty dish prepared with feta, ripe tomatoes and olive oil. It can also be served on its own as a vegetarian main.
Spinach lasagna with feta cheese
If you're a lasagna fan why not try this variation on a theme when you feel like a lighter but equally delicious version? It's extremely easy to make and totally vegetarian. Blending Greek and Italian traditions, the saltiness of the feta cuts through the dense spinach.
Feta, dried tomatoes and olives in rye bread
Try this delicious looking feta packed sandwich for lunch, all you need are tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and rye bread. Easy to make, colourful and nutritious – what more could you ask for?
Mediterranean potato salad with olives and feta
This fresh and vibrant Mediterranean salad is a meal in itself, dressed with good quality virgin olive oil, serve it with some freshly made bread for mopping up the all those juices. The easy recipe is perfect for any summer table.
Turkey breasts with stuffed mushrooms
This mid-week family favourite includes turkey breast marinated in honey served with feta cheese-stuffed mushrooms. Serve with a green salad for added colour and crunch.
Garides saganaki (Greek shrimp gratin)
This simple shrimp gratin with tomato, spices and crumbled feta cheese will satisfy all those cravings for Greek food. Imagine yourself sitting harbourside in a local taverna watching the waves glisten and the boats dart around the bay.
This article was updated on 01/06/2023.
