variants
often Feta
: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine
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Feta adds a tang to the sweetness of honeydew melon.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Use feta in brine and cut it into generous slabs, then toss just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp and the cheese holds its shape.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 May 2026
Each bite is packed with sweet and savory tomato flavor that's complemented by the salty feta cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
As for the menu, classics like the watermelon feta salad and chicken tenders served with caviar will be available.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Use feta in brine and cut it into generous slabs, then toss just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp and the cheese holds its shape.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 May 2026
Each bite is packed with sweet and savory tomato flavor that's complemented by the salty feta cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
As for the menu, classics like the watermelon feta salad and chicken tenders served with caviar will be available.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Feta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feta. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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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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