Definition of feta
:a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine
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In a large serving bowl, combine brussels sprouts with walnuts, cranberries and feta.
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In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the feta and lightly toss the mixture together.
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The super-fresh Mediterranean couscous one was loaded with romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta and more, and just the right side of overdressed with an herby-tart dressing.
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The heirloom tomato salad with jalapenos and feta is an absolute must.
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Whipped feta is served with a pool of fermented honey, a little cracked black pepper and fresh, puffy pita bread at Butcher & Bee.
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Ten omelets with an international flair might grab you, from crab and Swiss to gyro and feta to chili cheese.
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Add the feta and cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
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Fresh herbs, yogurt, sweet date jam, pistachios and flakes of smoked sheep’s-milk feta complement the delicate curry flavor of the roasted carrots.
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