often capitalized
: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine
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Put mixed baby greens, blackberries, feta, and nuts in a salad bowl.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Roasted cauliflower with feta and dates, creamy tahini chicken salad, a clean-out-the-fridge kale number, and more.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
The dish to try: Who could resist the feta saganaki drizzled with lemon honey?
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Roasted cauliflower with feta and dates, creamy tahini chicken salad, a clean-out-the-fridge kale number, and more.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
The dish to try: Who could resist the feta saganaki drizzled with lemon honey?
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
For example, a slice of butternut squash and feta pie is enjoyed alongside the clean and crisp sauvignon blanc, while the heartier short rib- and fennel-topped pizza accompanies the rich and luscious proprietary red blend.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Feta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feta. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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feta
noun
fe·ta
ˈfet-ə 
ˈfe-ˌtä
: a white Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in salt water
Etymology
from modern Greek pheta "slice (of cheese)"
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