8 Reasons to Fall in Love with Feta

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By The Editors of Epicurious

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Salty and sharp, Feta is the ultimate flavor booster. Read on for 8 great ways to add it into everything you can.

1. Artichoke and Feta Tarts

Because it calls for frozen puff pastry, this tart requires no time to whip up.

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Related: Our 12 Favorite No-Cook Summer Pastas

2.Summer Squash Slaw with Feta and Toasted Buckwheat

Briny feta seriously kicks up the flavor of this raw salad.

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Photo Credit: photo by Romulo Yanes

3. Cauliflower and Feta Omelet

Sprinkled with feta and parsley, this open-face omelet relies on chopped cauliflower to add texture.


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4. Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Crema

Whisking feta together with sour cream and milk creates the perfect topping for this chilled soup.

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Photo Credit: Andrew Purcell, food styling by Rhoda Boone

5. Crispy Za'atar Fish with Israeli Couscous, Swiss Chard, and Feta

The couscous salad, spiked with wilted chard, pomegranate seeds, olives, and feta, is equally delicious on its own.

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Photo Credit: Zach DeSart

6. Tomato-Feta Open-Face Sandwich

Seek out the juiciest tomatoes and freshest feta for this simple summer sandwich.

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Photo Credit: Photo by John Kernick

7. Feta Snack With Spring Radishes

Buttermilk and feta come together in a smooth, creamy dip that’s great alongside crudite.

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Photo Credit: Jeffery Schad for Gourmet Live

8. Feta Walnut Date Cigars

You can store unbaked cigars in the freezer for up to 1 week. Just place them straight on a baking sheet frozen when you’re ready to cook them.

See even more reasons to fall in love with Feta on Epicurious.com

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