feta

noun, often capitalized

fe·ta | \ ˈfe-tə

How to pronounce feta (audio)

, ˈfe-ˌtä \

Definition of feta

: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine

Examples of feta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spinach and Chickpeas: Frozen chopped spinach (thawed, and squeezed in dish towel to remove excess water), chickpeas and crumbled feta or goat cheese. — New York Times, "7 Savory Pancakes for Any Time of Day," 1 May 2020 For pizza, try the Fiche with sage oil, fig spread, marinated feta, mozzarella, speck, and arugula. — al, "This island off the coast of Georgia offers a luxurious escape," 20 May 2020 Aioli Gourmet Burger Grab brunch for 2 or 4 ($47, $85) that includes feta, spinach and red pepper quiche; rosemary prime rib; croissant chicken salad sandwich; balsamic grilled vegetables; fruit salad; and mini stuffed cannoli. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Mother's Day: Here are 31 restaurants for takeout brunch and dinner in metro Phoenix," 5 May 2020 Vegetarian Omelet: Three eggs, asparagus, feta, spinach, tomato, home fries and white toast, $13. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "Planning Mother's Day brunch? Here are 25 restaurants with takeout deals near Indianapolis," 29 Apr. 2020 Serve topped with meatballs and sprinkle with feta. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Herbed Pork Meatball and Farro Salad," 31 Mar. 2020 Tender Israeli couscous soaks up a tart vinaigrette and plays well with crunchy, cold cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and feta. — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, "Recipes for when it’s too hot to cook," 4 Sep. 2019 With chickpeas, cucumbers, tomato, and feta, this salad tastes like a cross between hummus, Greek salad, and tabbouleh. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "The 10 Most-Pinned Healthy Salads on Pinterest," 18 Apr. 2018 Softer cheeses like brie and feta don’t freeze well, and should be eaten within 2 weeks. — Kate Morgan, Popular Mechanics, "A Rational Guide to Quarantining," 17 Apr. 2020

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“Feta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feta. Accessed 11 Jul. 2020.

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