I'd like a cheese moist and tasty as feta, but less salty.?

Question

I Searched and found suggestions to soak feta -- hey, I'm too lazy -- or to try goat's milk cheese -- had it before, not my type -- or try feta from France, Belgium, or Denmark -- maybe, but I wondered if there were a nice moist (crumbly) cheese with some kind of distinct taste like feta (not strong like Havarti -- gag!) but not nearly as salty. I love salt, but feta's a bit over the top in that department for me.

What do you like that's similar? I'm not a "gourmet cheese" person (read that as "I am cheap and shop at the grocery store, not some fancy place with low lighting and cheese hosts") so it would be nice to find a readily available type to use in cooking, salads, etc.

Thanks!

Answer 1

try different brands of feta, for instance I bought the supermarket brand and it was less salty than the name brand. It depends on who makes it.

Answer 2

Being a former chef from Canada, I would recommend a different type of feta, Bulgarian is less salty and much creamier, also a fresh cheese from Mexico, Queso Fresca, there is drier version that crumbles like feta and has a more cottage cheese taste.

Even dry ricotta, from Italian markets is a nice change.

Answer 3

1 to 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet 1 large onion cubes (large cubes) 1 large green pepper (large cubes) 1 red bell pepper (large cubes) 4 large ripe tomatoes (large cubes) 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (I add little more) 6 cloves fresh crushed garlic (large cloves more for smaller cloves) 2 tablespoons large capers (Spanish capers more flavor) 1 can black olives drained and sliced 1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil(extra virgin only) 1 package Athenos Tomato Basil Feta cheese 1 cup dry white wine (optional) PREPARATION: In large deep skillet add all ingredients except salmon and feta cheese. Simmer for 15 minutes. Place salmon fillet on top of vegetables and cook for 15 minutes on one side. If you are able to turn the fish do so now and cook another 10 minutes. If you are not able to turn the fish just spoon some of the juice and vegetables on top of the fish and cook another 10-15 min. You will then add 1/2 of the feta cheese and wine when you turn the fish. When salmon is done let set for 5 minutes and serve over white rice and sprinkle some of the remaining feta cheese on top.

Answer 4

soaking it is always a good idea, just pt it into those seal able glass containers.not to much of a chore. i like Greek feta, it is quite salty but soak it in milk and it tastes great.
a tip with buying feta: don't buy feta that is sort yellowish, always go with pure white feta, the difference is the yellow feta is from cows milk and the pure white feta is from goats milk

Answer 5

i double on the quesa fresca, which is usually sold in palm sized rounds and pretty easy to find. its drier than feta to where you an cut it to a very crumbly slice, but its milder than feta and really delicious.

Answer 6

For salads Gorgonzola is great as is Roquefort and blue cheese - all are slightly salty and crumble really well- Enjoy!

Answer 7

Brie, Camembert
chevre or goat cheese
cream cheese mixed w/ fresh minced herbs

Answer 8

What about haloumi or buffalo mozzarella.