feta

noun, often capitalized fe·ta \ ˈfe-tə , ˈfe-ˌtä \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

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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Recent Examples of feta from the Web

Knock wedges or cubes together with red onions and feta or an other salty young goat or sheep cheese, splatter it with oil and tarragon, mint, or anise hyssop.

— New York Times, "The Best Fruits of Summer, Ranked," 22 May 2018
Reserve 1/2 cup kernels and add rest to food processor with ricotta, feta, mint, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and puree until smooth.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip," 21 June 2018
Where the feta at other grocery stores is often limited to a tiny package of salad crumbles, Super King boasts a variety of brands and sizes.

— liz ohanesian, Los Angeles Magazine, "Why Super King May Be L.A.’s Most Underrated Grocery Store," 18 June 2018
Get pumped for options stuffed with chickpeas and feta, buffalo chicken, and spinach and artichoke.

— audrey bruno, SELF, "19 Stuffed Pepper Recipes That Make Great Weeknight Dinners," 16 Apr. 2018
In a small bowl, combine parsley, mint, lemon juice, feta, red pepper flakes, and remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil.

— woman's day kitchen, Woman's Day, "Steak and Roasted Radish Pitas with Feta Salsa," 6 Mar. 2018
The food was exceptional - with salmon, egg, and chicken croissants and tomato crostini with whipped feta as part of the selection.

— kitty leshay, Courant Community, "Carrd Home Celebrates 100 Years Of Care," 19 June 2018
The menu will include Wagyu brisket, cochinita pibil, elote salad, pickled vegetables, heirloom tomato panzanella salad, truffle macaroni and cheese, beet salad with Blue Heron Farm feta, smoked bacon rolls.

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "Father’s Day cookout/fundraiser promises top-notch food and drink," 13 June 2018
In a small bowl, stir together feta, yogurt, lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, adding 1 tablespoon water to thin if necessary.

— woman's day kitchen, Woman's Day, "Dill-Crusted Pork and Farro Salad," 11 June 2018

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