What Is Feta cheese and How Can I Use It?

Feta cheese rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 349 recipes to cook with it.

What is feta cheese?

crumbled feta cheese

crumbled feta cheese in hand

feta cheese slices

feta cheese rough chunks

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, crumbled (150g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 396Calories from Fat 287

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.9g 49%

Saturated Fat 22.4g 112%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 133mg 45%

Sodium 1674mg 70%

Total Carbohydrate 6.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 6.1

Protein 21.3g

Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 74% • Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Feta cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Feta cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does feta cheese weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup, crumbled	150 grams
1 ounce	28 grams
1 cubic inch	17 grams
1 wedge (1.33 oz)	38 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

Butter 14585 Ghee (clarified butter) 240 Blue cheese 95 Havarti cheese 6 Cheddar cheese 1679 Cheese 557 Cheddar cheese, very old, sharp 334 Cheddar cheese, medium 23 Cheddar cheese, mild 32 Colby cheese 26

In Chinese:	羊奶酪
British (UK) term:
en français:	fromage feta
en español:	queso feta

Recipes using feta cheese

There are 349 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Deluxe Twists

Deluxe Twists with Kalamata Olive and SunDried Tomato Spread

A fluffy Greek-style vegetable omelet loaded with sauteed peas, diced carrots, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. This easy breakfast egg dish comes together in under 40 minutes and makes a satisfying vegetarian meal any time of day.

Very Cheesy Casserole

Packed with healthy whole-grain and cheesy goodness. 3 cheeses, feta, cottage and parmesan cheese plus beans and brown rice. This hearty casserole is tastes great and is loaded with nutritious healthful ingredients.

Arugula, Watermelon & Feta Salad

Quick and easy to prepare, and very scrumptious combination! Enjoy watermelon with the fresh arugula and greek style feta cheese!

Hamburger with Variations

Cheese-stuffed hamburger patties with four global variations: French with brie, Mexican with Monterey Jack, Italian with mozzarella, and Greek with feta. Grilled over charcoal.

Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad

Sweet-juicy watermelon cubes, peppery arugula leaves, salty and creamy feta cheese are tossed with a light balsamic-olive oil vinaigrette. A great summer salad that adds some refresh-ness to your BBQ.

Favourite Classic Greek Salad

A refreshing and tasty summer salad that uses fresh and seasonal tomatoes and cucumbers. It takes no time to make, and a great side dish that goes well with any main course.

Greek Biscuits

Flaky biscuit pockets stuffed with crumbled feta, chopped green olives, dill, and a squeeze of lemon. Baked golden at 400F in just 10 minutes for a savory Greek-style appetizer.

Middle Eastern Sandwiches

Middle Eastern pita sandwich stuffed with hummus, tabouli, crumbled feta, olives, and crisp romaine. A fast vegetarian lunch with Mediterranean flavors and a lemon-dill drizzle.

Minted Peas & Rice with Feta

It tasted very refreshing and flavorful. The leftover was kept in the fridge and had it for brunch today, even better.

Egg Pancake with Vegetables & Feta

A delicious egg pancake is folded with sauteed vegetables and feta cheese. A delicious and energetic breakfast to start you day.

Yummy Healthy Salad

Crisp mixed greens tossed with creamy avocado, tangy feta, briny Spanish olives, and sweet bell peppers—a refreshing single-serve lunch.

Pinto Bean & Feta Cheese Quesadillas

Pinto bean and feta cheese quesadillas with a chunky bean puree seasoned with jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, and red onion. A hearty vegetarian quesadilla with a Mediterranean-Mexican mash-up.

Greek Mac & Cheese Salad

Add feta cheese, sun-dried tomates, marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, fresh cucumber, onions and bell peppers into cooked macaroni. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens, super tasty and refreshing.

Pasta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A fuss-free and delicious one-pan meal is packed with goodness and yumminess, use whole wheat pasta to make it even healthier.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade

Instead of mayonnaise, use green olives tapenade to spread the sandwich, which gives the sandwich tangy flavor. Grilling adds the nice smokiness into the these juicy and tender summer vegetables. Delicious and light summer sandwiches.

Easy Greek Salad

Takes no time to make, and it comes out tasty and refreshing.

Greek Pasta Salad

A quick, easy and tasty greek style salad that can be made with or without the pasta!

Summer Watermelon Salad

A fresh and tasty combination of salty, juicy and sweet perfect for a hot day, especially served in the watermelon shell.

Chopped Mediterranean Salad

A refreshingly delicious chopped Mediterranean salad is also very quick and easy to put together. A great spring or summer salad with your BBQ.

Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad

Watermelon, feta cheese, olives and mint together make a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect on a hot summer day!

Mediterranean Pasta

Mediterranean pasta with chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, olives, and rosemary in tomato sauce over vermicelli. Crumbled feta on top. Weeknight dinner classic.

Greek Salad Sandwich

I was reading New York Times the other day, and a Greek Salad English Muffin recipe with picture captured my attention. Then I made this Greek salad-one of my favorites, instead of English muffins, I used homemade whole wheat burger bun. So here my sandwich is stuffed with Greek Salad, sounds a good idea, and it tastes amazingly delicious!