26 feta recipes

How long does feta last?

• A pack of unopened, vacuum-sealed feta can last up to three months in the fridge.
• Once opened, it should be consumed within a week and kept in its original brine or another saltwater solution to maintain its moisture and freshness.
• Without brine, feta tends to dry out quickly and should be used within a few days.
• For longer term storage, feta can be frozen for up to six months, though this may alter its texture slightly, making it more crumbly.

Feta recipes

Baked feta pasta

Creamy feta, tomatoes and olives come together in this super simple pasta bake. Casarecce or gemelli pasta shapes work well here, as does a rocket salad served on the side.

Spanakopita

Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie, stuffed with feta and spring onion, leek and spinach. It's an easy recipe using thin filo pastry for a lovely crunch once baked.

Baked feta in filo with honey-tahini dressing

Baked feta is dressed in a golden honey-tahini dressing. Feta ranges from very soft – so creamy and spreadable – to hard, which is tangy and often saltier. The best feta is matured in wooden barrels, as this adds a spicy note.

Greek salad

Feta stars in this absolute classic salad, which always makes a delicious lunch. The key to an authentic Greek flavour is plenty of oregano and red wine vinegar, as well as top-notch feta, of course.

Butternut squash tart

Make a centrepiece squash tart with walnut pastry, creamy whipped feta and warming spices, perfect for entertaining this autumn.

Baked feta with roasted grapes and rosemary

Salty feta and sweet, juicy roasted grapes are a match made in heaven in this simple starter – with zero prep time on the day it’s the perfect dinner party dish.

Baked feta board

A block of salty feta, baked with sweet, sticky honey, is the centrepiece in this sharing board, served with served with figs, crackers and mini cucumbers.

Baked feta salad

The salty tang of feta is offset by sweet fresh figs and nutty almonds in Rosie Birkett’s colourful summer salad.

Beetroot, herb and nutty grain salad with feta dressing

Ready-cooked pouches of rice and grains make a great cheat’s base for salads – look for ones with a mixture of types for contrasting textures and flavours.

Stuffed butternut squash with feta

Transform butternut squash into a colourful, low-calorie midweek dinner by stuffing it with rice, lemon zest, raisins, dill, pine nuts and feta.

Whipped feta and beetroot on toast with poached eggs and dukkah

When it comes to toast toppings, whipped feta is a stroke of genius. This salty cheese forms a beautifully light and creamy texture when whisked with yogurt, lemon juice and seasoning. In this recipe we've spread it over sourdough, paired with beetroot, poached eggs and dukkah, a Middle Eastern condiment.

Feta pasta

Check out this super simple linguine recipe with olives and savoy cabbage. Packed with plenty of flavour this easy recipe makes a quick midweek meal.

Aubergine salad with mint and pine nuts

Golden, charred aubergines are paired with crumbled feta, olives and herbs in this summery salad. Soaking the sultanas in vinegar makes them extra-juicy.

Feta salad

This feta salad with smashed chickpeas makes a hearty, no-cook dinner for two in just 15 minutes – although it'll also be great for your lunchbox. That creamy, salty feta pairs a treat with the zingy lemon, cumin and chilli dressing.

Spinach and feta pie

Made big or small, served hot or cold, this classic feta-stuffed pie never fails to satisfy and is very simple to make. As many find filo pastry a bit daunting, recipe author Sabrina Ghayour has used puff pastry here.

Easy flatbreads with feta

Pile in-season courgette onto shop-bought flatbreads for a light supper or al fresco lunch. Simply toss the courgette strips in dressing, then assemble.

Baked feta

Check out our super simple creamy baked feta recipe, with lentils, sweet red onion, herbs and chilli. This easy meal is low in calories, high in protein and veggie friendly.

Sweetcorn, feta and spring onion pancakes

Salty feta balances perfectly with sweetcorn and spring onions in these savoury pancakes. They're quick, easy and packed with flavour, and the addition of bacon and maple syrup gives an extra touch of luxury.

Lime, feta and coriander sweetcorn

This zesty and refreshing side uses tinned sweetcorn to keep things simple. Top with warming chilli flakes or a finely chopped fresh green chilli for more heat.

Beetroot, orange and feta salad

Earthy beetroot and sweet orange pair up beautifully in this simple winter salad that pops all the more with a salty olive vinaigrette and chunks of creamy feta.

Watermelon and feta salad

The combination of creamy, salty feta, fresh, juicy watermelon and sweet pomegranate dressing makes this salad a real winner. Plus, its super-quick, easy to make and is under 500 calories a portion.

Beetroot and feta salad

Try our hearty, vegetarian and gluten-free beetroot and feta salad with squash, spinach, peas and rice. This colourful and simple recipe is easy to put together and makes for a great low-calorie midweek meal.

Baked feta with chilli and chorizo

We've used Tracklements chilli and chorizo jam in this low-calorie meal idea – it works perfectly by giving a smoky kick to creamy, salty feta.

Roast squash, feta and chard börek

Crumbled feta works beautifully with sweet butternut squash in this showstopping börek, or spiral pie. Wrapped in crispy filo pastry and sprinkled with za'atar, it's perfect for an entertaining centrepiece.

Baked feta with pomegranate and tomatoes

Tangy feta works really well with the sweetness of the pomegranate and tomatoes in this simple vegetarian traybake. Ready in under an hour and under 500 calories, it's perfect for a light midweek dinner

Slow-roast stuffed lamb breast with oregano and feta

Feta and herbs make a delicious stuffing for this this fall-apart lamb centrepiece with orzo. Serve it for an impressive weekend lunch.