Practical ingredient guide
Feta cheese
A white brined cheese with a crumbly texture and a tangy, salty flavour, ideal for salads, sauces and fillings.
Dairy and cheese
All year round
Mediterranean
International
What it offers and why to use it
Flavour profile
Fresh, tangy and salty, with a creamy but crumbly texture.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose a sealed pack with fresh-smelling cheese and no unexpected discolouration. Check the milk and rennet information if relevant.
Store
Keep refrigerated and follow the opening instructions, retaining the brine where advised.
Prepare
Drain, then crumble or cube. It softens when heated but does not melt like mozzarella; season the dish after adding it.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, olives, chickpeas, quinoa and mint.
How to substitute it
A similar white brined cheese works; fresh goat cheese is creamier and less salty.
From ingredient to plate
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Recipes with feta cheese
Crispy feta with anchovies and honey dressing
Pescatarian
Macaroni salad with watermelon, tuna and feta
Pescatarian
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