Low-Carb Feta Cheese Recipes (2024)

Feta Cheese is a food I’ve been passionately in love with for a long time, and here are my favorite Low-Carb Feta Cheese Recipes! And even if you’re not following a low-carb or keto diet, if you like Feta you’ll find amazing recipes with Feta Cheese here that you’ll want to make over and over!

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Today I’m happy to be updating this amazing collection of Low-Carb Feta Cheese Recipes! And if you’re a regular reader of my blog you must have noticed how much I love the creamy tangy flavor of Feta! I do have my favorite Feta Cheese, but truly I don’t think I’ve ever had a brand of Feta that I didn’t like!

In fact, Feta is a product I’ve loved for so long that I first made it one of my Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks many years ago. And of course I’ve been using it in new recipes ever since then, so this post has 36 amazing recipes with Feta Cheese for you to try!

What Feta Cheese Recipes are featured Here?

My blog has a lot of salads with Feta Cheese, so for this post I’m focusing on dinners, lunches, appetizers, side dishes, or breakfast ideas using Feta Cheese. And every one of these favorite recipes is one that I’ve loved and made over and over. If you’re also a big fan of Feta this should be enough recipes to help you to get your Feta Cheese fix on a regular basis, and I hope you enjoy trying some of the recipes!

What is Feta Cheese?

If you’re not familiar with Feta, Wikipedia has a good description of this type of Greek cheese. It’s an essential ingredient in Greek Salad, one of my all-time favorite salads.

Will Feta Cheese Keep in the Fridge?

I personally don’t like to buy the pre-crumbled Feta, because that type doesn’t keep well in the fridge. I buy blocks of Feta at Costco, where Kirkland Organic Feta is my favorite. I have a definite preference for sheep’s milk Feta, but every type of block Feta Cheese I’ve had from Costco has been good.

My favorite method for storing Feta Cheese:

Admittedly, I might not be able to store a big block of Feta if I didn’t have the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer (affiliate link), which vacuum packs the cheese so it stays good in the fridge for months and months.

Is Feta Cheese Low in Carbs?

Most Feta Cheese has less than one carb per serving, which certainly makes me love it even more! Check your package, some brands may differ, but I’m sure every brand of Feta is going to be very low in carbs.

Feta Cheese Recipes for Dinner:

More Feta Cheese Recipes for Dinner:

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms
Greek Chicken Foil Packets
Instant Pot Greek Chicken Tacos
Artichoke Chicken Bake
Greek Chicken with Tomato, Olive, and Feta Topping
Mahi Mahi with Mediterranean Salsa and Feta

Feta Cheese Recipes for Lunches and Appetizers:

These Middle Eastern Tostadas with Hummus and Feta use low-carb tortillas, and if you use a moderate amount of hummus (or use one of the varieties of low-carb hummus linked in the post) these are low in net carbs.

Baked Greek Meatballs with Fetais a recipe that’s been one of my favorites for years and years, and this can be served as a main dish or an appetizer!

More Feta Cheese Recipes for Lunches and Appetizers:

Greek-Style Zucchini Noodles
Greek-Style Roasted Mushrooms
Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad

Feta Cheese Recipes for Side Dishes:

This recipe for Roasted Zucchini with Mushrooms and Feta made history in my family when my brother-in-law asked for a second serving of vegetables!

Low-carb and gluten-free Olive Bread is made with almond flour, hemp seeds, eggs, olives, and Feta Cheese, and this is great any time of day!

This Zucchini Bake with Feta and Thyme is a super-popular recipe I came up with when I had a big surplus of zucchini from the garden, but this recipe can easily be made with zucchini and yellow squash from the store.

Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Herbs was one of the earliest eggplant recipes I made where I absolutely loved eggplant, and now this is a recipe I’ve been enjoying for many years.

More Feta Cheese Recipes for Side Dishes:

Greek Cauliflower Rice Bake
Easy Grilled Greek Zucchini
Baked Summer Squash with Lemon, Mint, and Feta

Feta Cheese Recipes for Breakfast:

Feta adds creaminess and tangy flavor to this Broccoli and Three Cheese Keto Breakfast Casserole, and I love that this makes eight servings so there will probably be leftovers.

Everyone who likes eggs, avocado, and Feta is going to love these Baked Eggs with Avocado and Feta; we loved this when we tested the recipe!

Feta Cheese and Avocado Frittata is something I’d love any time for an easy low-carb and Keto breakfast!

This Kale and Feta Breakfast Casserole is one of the simplest breakfast recipes ever, but the combo of kale and Feta is a winner in a tasty low-carb breakfast casserole!

More Feta Cheese Recipes for Breakfast:

Flourless Breakfast Muffins with Zucchini and Feta
Mushroom and Feta Breakfast Casserole
Mushroom Tarts with Feta
Bacon, Mushroom, and Feta Crustless Quiche
Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs
Greek Frittata
Vegetable Egg Bake with Peppers, Tomatoes, and Feta
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with Kale, Red Pepper, and Feta

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FAQs

Is feta cheese good for low carb diet? ›

Over all the hundreds of cheeses that are available, the best ones for a keto diet include: cheddar, blue cheese, goat's cheese, feta, halloumi, cream cheese and cottage cheese.

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What pairs well with feta cheese? ›

Feta pairs well with sweet flavors like honey, cinnamon, and chocolate. You can make a delicious feta and honey tart or a feta and dark chocolate brownie if you're a fan of sweet and salty combos. You can also use feta to make a savory cheesecake or top a slice of cake with crumbled feta for a salty and sweet twist.

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How do you eat a block of feta cheese? ›

Feta is remarkably versatile and can be used practically anywhere that calls for a salty cheese. I crumble it over salads and soups, toss it with roasted vegetables, grains, and pastas, and use it in pies and galettes. Feta can also be served on its own with a plate of olives, peppers, olive oil, and fresh flatbread.

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How do you balance feta cheese? ›

While the cheese's flavor is undoubtedly distinct and part of its charm, you can have too much of a good thing. The addition of water will help balance out some of your feta's saltiness. The Spruce Eats recommends briefly washing your cheese under water to give the feta a mild, palatable taste.

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When not to eat feta cheese? ›

Soft cheeses are the #1 cause listeria if not handled properly. Feta typically has a 5-7 day shelf life, once opened, no matter what the expire date says. I would not risk eating any soft cheese that has expired shelf life.

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Is feta cheese good for losing belly fat? ›

Weight Management

Feta contains a fatty acid known as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Experimental studies have shown that CLA can help reduce body fat. These studies also show that CLA can help improve your body composition in the long term.

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Should you rinse feta cheese? ›

Feta dries out quickly when removed from its brine, so always store feta in the brine it is packed in (we do not recommend buying precrumbled “dry” feta). One final note: It's a good idea to rinse feta packed in brine just before serving to remove excess salt.

What meat goes with feta? ›

Protein. Feta is a great addition to steak, chicken and tofu, but especially fish. Fish have a natural saltiness to them that, when combined with Feta's flavor profile, brings the fresh and briney fish flavor to the next level.

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How long does block feta last once opened? ›

Although unopened feta can last for as long as six months in the fridge, as soon as you open it, this timeframe shortens to only seven days. Thankfully, extending the shelf life of this dairy product is as simple as storing it in olive oil after opening, which can maintain its freshness for two to three weeks.

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Why does my feta taste weird? ›

“So if the product starts to smell yeasty, like proofed bread dough, the product has gone bad.” Harsh, unbalanced flavors: Feta should taste like fresh, mildly tangy dairy. If your feta tastes overly piquant, bitter, rancid, or otherwise unbalanced, it's past its prime.

How to keep feta fresh once opened? ›

Dissolve 2 tsp. salt in 1 cup water in an airtight container, then submerge the cheese in the water. The feta must be completely covered, so make more brine if you don't have enough. Seal the container and refrigerate it.

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What happens when you heat up feta cheese? ›

Cooking: Feta melts well, turning soft, not gooey, and maintains its flavor when heated. One way to serve Feta which will blow your mind is to mix it with fresh melon of any kind. It's a life-changer. Check out this recipe, where we pair Feta, melon, and grilled Grouper (yes – FISH!) with Feta.

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What cheese is good for low carb diet? ›

Some of the best cheeses to eat on the keto diet are cheddar, Gouda, blue cheese, and goat cheese due to their suitable high fat and low carb content.

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Is Greek feta cheese keto friendly? ›

With 7 grams of fat and only 3 grams of carbs, feta can be eaten by those following the keto diet. Feta's crumbly texture makes it easy to sprinkle on top of salads or soups. True feta fanatics often top it with olive oil and eat it as a standalone item or side dish.

Is feta cheese better than cottage cheese for weight loss? ›

Cottage cheese vs feta cheese

If you're watching your waistline, cottage cheese is the winner. it has less than half the calories of feta and one-quarter of the fat. But despite being the leaner choice, it has almost as much protein as feta, as well as one-quarter of the salt.

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How many carbs are in a Greek salad with feta cheese? ›

Greek salad, with spinach, lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, olives (1 cup) contains 4g total carbs, 2.6g net carbs, 7g fat, 2g protein, and 82 calories.

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