Feta Substitutes

Out of feta? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

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What to use instead of feta

  • Goat's Cheese

    Ingredient swap

    1:1 by volume (both 150 g per cup crumbled)

    Goat's cheese is the closest crumbled substitute for feta: both weigh 150 g per cup and both add a tangy, fresh-cheese note to salads and pastries. Goat's cheese is creamier and less salty, with no brine, so the result will be milder. Swap 1:1 in Greek salads, spanakopita, and tarts where the cheese is crumbled rather than melted.

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  • Ricotta

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup feta (150 g) = 1 cup ricotta (258 g) by volume (much heavier by weight)

    Ricotta is far milder and wetter than feta (258 g vs 150 g per cup), with no salt or brine. It works as a neutral, creamy stand-in in baked fillings like spanakopita or quiche where the sharp, briny character of feta is not critical. Season ricotta with salt to compensate for feta's saltiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for feta?
There are 2 workable substitutes for feta, depending on what you have on hand and which property of feta matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1:1 by volume (both 150 g per cup crumbled). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting feta change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the feta converter
How do I measure feta accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The feta converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the feta converter

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