Grilled Feta With Nuts Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you grill feta like halloumi? ›

Just don't put the feta directly on the grates. It doesn't hold up like halloumi does, and it will melt into the grill before it gets charred enough to enjoy. Top with the herby chimichurri. Sprinkle on pistachios.

Feta is used as a table cheese, in salads such as Greek salad, and in pastries, notably the phyllo-based Greek dishes spanakopita "spinach pie" and tyropita "cheese pie". It is often served with olive oil or olives, and sprinkled with aromatic herbs such as oregano.

One of the easiest and more popular ways to incorporate Feta to a dish is to crumble it. Feta Crumbles are so versatile that you can use them to garnish pasta, watermelon, grapes, nuts, chickpeas, potatoes, salads, pizza, or eggs. It's the perfect tangy touch to elevate any dish.

The answer here is a pretty straightforward no. As feta cheese is made from the milk of sheep and sometimes goats it isn't suitable for anyone on a fully plant-based diet. Vegans will not only abstain from eating meat, but also all animal products or other foods that are made with the use of byproducts too.

Brands vary, but feta is usually the winner. Haloumi tends to have more calories and a higher fat content. Plus, it usually has more salt. Haloumi makes a good cooking cheese thanks to its high melting point.

If you can't find it, most traditional grocery stores have what's known as "grilling cheese." Halloumi cheese and grilling cheeses are similar in style, but because of legal proprietary reasons, grilling cheeses made in the U.S. or Canada cannot be called halloumi.

If your feta is nearing its best-by date and you're not sure whether you should eat it, look for the following indicators. Mold: If you see any spots of greenish mold on the cheese, throw the whole block out.

French Feta is made with Lacaune sheep's milk (if you remember, that's the sheep breed used for Roquefort production). It has a softer and creamier texture that Greek Feta and a milder, less tangy flavor (though it's sharper than Israeli Feta).

Feta cheese pairs wonderfully with tart fruits like cranberries, apples, and pears as well as sweet honeycomb. It also goes amazingly well with olives and tomatoes—all of which can be used to create amazing salads or appetizers.

Signs Your Feta Has Gone Bad

If you notice your feta has picked up a funny taste, like if it's overly sour or suddenly has bitter notes, this means that something's not right. Additionally, noticeable signs of mold growth, such as dark or green discoloration on the cheese, are clues that something is amiss.

What meat goes with feta? ›

To me, that's by far the best meat to use with lamb, but there's another one that also has just a strong a flavor that works well…. and that's VENISON. You'll find that their flavors match up well, and won't overwhelm each other. There are some great recipes out there that use chicken or beef, or even pork with feta.

In theory, feta cheese made from kosher milk is also kosher. However, care needs to be taken to ensure that the cheese was not made with non-kosher rennet and that other non-kosher ingredients are not added.

Traditionally feta is made using sheep milk, but commonly, it can be made using sheep, goat or cow milk, or any combination of the three. Feta has a salty and pleasantly tangy taste. Texturally, it can range from firm and crumbly, to rich and creamy.

Level 5 vegans are those who are seen as incredibly committed to the vegan lifestyle, and are often hailed as “extreme vegans”. Level 5 vegans go to an extensive effort to follow a vegan lifestyle that is free of any type of animal product or animal exploitation.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Slice the halloumi into ½-inch-thick planks. Rub both sides with olive oil and place on the hot grill. Reduce the heat to medium and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until well-charred.

Texture: Since the curd is just lightly pressed together, Feta is very crumbly, and works beautifully as a topping to other dishes. When you put it in your mouth, however, high quality Feta will become quite creamy, not grainy. Cooking: Feta melts well, turning soft, not gooey, and maintains its flavor when heated.

Like halloumi, kefalotyri is made from sheep's or goat's milk, but it's a step up in both hardness and saltiness, with a bit less tang. This Greek cheese also has a very high melting point that allows it to be browned on the grill without turning into a gooey mess.