Feta salad
In ancient Greece, Feta was a popular cheese made from sheep’s milk. It was often used in salads, either as a topping or as an ingredient. The word “feta” comes from the Latin word for “offal,” which was used to describe the cheese because it was made from the waste products of the cheese-making process.
Feta became widely known outside of Greece in the 19th century, when Greek immigrants began settling in other parts of Europe and the Americas. Feta-based salads became popular in these new communities, as they were a light and refreshing way to enjoy the cheese.
Today, Feta salad recipes are enjoyed all over the world. The cheese is often paired with fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. It can also be used in more hearty dishes, such as pasta salads or quiches. No matter how it’s served, Feta salad is a delicious way to enjoy this versatile cheese.
Advice
Feta salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for summer. To make it, start by chopping up your favorite vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and peppers. Dress it with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Then top it with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley. For an extra tangy flavor, add some capers. Finally, add some crunch with some toasted nuts or seeds. Enjoy your delicious feta salad!
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Recipes
Grilled Watermelon and Feta Salad
- salt
- onion
- aleppo pepper
- feta
- mint
- sherry vinegar
- olive oil
- watermelon
Kiwi & Feta Salad From Nadiya Hussain
- garlic
- dill
- cucumber
- onion
- za atar
- tahini
- black sesame seed
- honey
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- feta
- kiwi
Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad
- honey
- olive oil
- pine nut
- spinach
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- feta
- pumpkin
- salt
Radicchio, Bean, and Feta Salad
- black pepper
- radicchio
- lemon
- salt
- dill
- olive oil
- pistachio
- red pepper flake
- navy bean
- garlic
- brussels sprout
- feta
Roasted Squash, Caramelized Fig, and Feta Salad
- orange zest
- acorn squash
- olive oil
- honey
- fig
- apple cider vinegar
- thyme
- lemon juice
- arugula
- feta cheese crumble
- pomegranate aril
- black pepper
- salt
Greek Watermelon and Feta Salad
- feta
- onion
- balsamic vinegar
- watermelon
Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad
- salt
- spice vinaigrette
- hull less barley
- olive oil
- chickpea
- sunflower seed
- dill
- lemon juice
- feta
- green bean
Blackberry-Feta Salad with Mache
- glazed walnut
- honey
- garlic
- blackberry
- sugar
- olive oil
- onion
- sherry vineger
- salt
- salt
- black pepper
- walnut
- butter
- mache salad green
- feta
Carrot, Date and Feta Salad
- lime juice
- salt
- olive oil
- feta
- almond
- date
- cilantro
- honey
- carrot
Herbed Cucumber and Feta Salad
- salt
- dill
- mint
- onion
- black pepper
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- cucumber
- feta
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- oregano
- cucumber
- feta
- salt
- pepper
- grape tomato
- lemon juice
- olive oil
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Lemon
- lemon
- feta
- watermelon
- mint
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- purple onion
- pepper
- salt
- english cucumber
- dill
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- garlic
- grape
- feta
Grilled Peaches, Arugula & Feta Salad
- balsamic vinegar
- bleu cheese
- pecan
- peach
- arugula
- olive oil
- black pepper
Shrimp and Feta Salad with Minty Almond Pesto
- salt
- olive oil
- parsley
- mint
- shrimp
- watercress
- fennel
- oregano
- lemon juice
- almond
- feta
- garlic
Simple Beet, Arugula and Feta Salad with Hilary's Balsamic Thyme Dressing
- feta
- pepita
- red beet
- arugula
- hilaryand# eat balsamic thyme dressing
Watermelon and Feta Salad With Olive and Tarragon Pesto
- olive oil
- salt
- tarragon
- watermelon
- seed
- green olife
- feta
Fresh Watermelon and Feta Salad
- feta
- strawberry
- watermelon
- mint
- pepper
- olive oil
- salt
- mango
- lemon juice
Watermelon Feta Salad
- lime juice
- feta
- salt
- loose mint
- olive oil
- watermelon
Kale, Clementine and Feta Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
- dijon mustard
- avocado
- kale
- jalapeño
- pomegranate
- feta
- pepita
- chili powder
- salt
- honey
- lime juice
- olive oil
- clementine
- radish
- cilantro
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- feta 70%
- olive oil 60%
Common Ingredients
- salt 55%
Usual Ingredients
- honey 30%
- lemon juice 30%
- dill 25%
- onion 25%