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    Home ▸ Vegan Sauces and Toppings

    4 Ingredient Vegan Feta Cheese Recipe

    Last modified: May 22, 2023. Originally posted: May 22, 2023 By Sophia DeSantis

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    This vegan feta cheese takes only 4 simple ingredients! You simply blend and allow the flavors to marinate. It's tangy, salty and absolutely perfect.

    One of these 4 ingredients is water, so technically it only takes 3 ingredients to make. It's so simple, healthy and can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

    A glass jar filled with a feta cheese mixture and a metal spoon
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    This post was originally published on June 7, 2021.

    It all started with my vegan spanakopita recipe that has taken the online plant-based world by storm. Since then, I have used the vegan feta cheese portion in so many other recipes!

    Ingredients

    This vegan feta cheese one of those recipes that's so easy and so useful, you'll make it all the time! It has an amazing salty and tangy flavor that makes it a great addition to just about anything.

    You only need these 4 incredibly simple ingredients to make this vegan feta recipe:

    • Raw cashews 
    • Distilled white vinegar
    • Water
    • Sea salt 
    Bowls of cashews, water, salt and vinegar on a wooden surface

    How to Make Vegan Feta Cheese

    This vegan feta recipe is seriously too easy to make! Here are the simple steps:

    1. Add everything to a food processor and pulse to a chunky texture.
    2. Serve in anything and everything!
    Overhead view of a food processor filled with a feta cheese like mixture.
    A scoop of feta cheese mixture in a glass bowl of watermelon salad.

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

    Feta Cheese Uses

    This vegan feta goes so well with so many recipes! Mix into soups or casseroles, or use a garnish on salads or tacos. Here are some of our favorite ways to use this substitute for feta cheese:

    • Watermelon Feta Salad
    • Mexican Street Corn Salad
    • Greek Farro Salad
    • Vegan Spanakopita
    • Jackfruit Tacos
    • Tortilla Soup
    • Healthy Salad in a Jar
    • Mediterranean Salad
    • Baked Vegan Feta Tomato Pasta
    • Savory Spinach Oatmeal
    • Roasted Carrot Hummus
    • Falafel Sandwich
    • Traditional Greek Salad
    • In a Vegan Omelet
    • On crackers or with crusty bread
    • As a topper for roasted veggies
    • On your favorite homemade pizza

    Preparation Tips

    • If you forget to soak the cashews, simply boil them for about 25 minutes. They need to be soft so do not skip this step and use them dry.
    • A food processor works best for making the perfect vegan feta cheese texture because it allows the mixture to blend well with the small amount of liquid you use.
    • If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender. However, due to the small amount of liquid you’ll have to stop and mix it often to get the ingredients moving.
    • Customize this vegan feta recipe with different ingredients. Try mixing in other flavors for variety such as herbs, olive juice, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.

    How to Store Vegan Feta Cheese

    • Keep this vegan feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
    • You can also freeze it! Keep in a freezer safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost before using.
    • If freezing, cover the top of the cheese with plastic wrap, press down so it provides a seal. Then cover with the container top. This helps prevent freezer burn.

    Common Questions

    Is feta cheese vegan?

    Not usually, but there are store bought options as well as homemade. This recipe is one way to make vegan feta. It's a wonderful salty, crumbly recipe perfect for adding to many recipes.

    What is vegan feta made of?

    This vegan feta is made simply from cashews, vinegar, water, and salt.

    Is feta cheese dairy free?

    No, standard feta cheese is not dairy free. However, it is easy enough to make a vegan version that is!

    Does vegan feta taste good?

    Yes it does! It has the perfect tang and saltiness you love in regular feta.

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    4 Ingredient Vegan Feta Cheese Recipe

    Sophia DeSantis
    This vegan feta cheese takes only 4 simple ingredients! You simply blend and allow the flavors to marinate. It's tangy, salty and absolutely perfect.
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Boil cashews (if not soaked) 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Topping
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4
    Calories 180 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup raw cashews , soaked overnight or boiled for 25 minutes to soften (see note)
    • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt , may need another ¼ teaspoon after you mix the filling, taste and adjust if needed

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor, add the cashews (drain and rinse them after the soaking), vinegar, water and salt.
    • Pulse until you get a chunky but coarsely chopped texture.
    • Serve in anything and everything!

    Notes

    • If you forget to soak the cashews, simply boil them for about 25 minutes. They need to be soft so do not skip this step and use them dry.
    • This makes about 1 cup feta mixture. Serving size is ¼ cup.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 394mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Karyn

      September 14, 2023 at 11:11 am

      I made this over the weekend. The dressing did not taste like feta, however, the dressing will be used as a spread for my salad wraps since it was still tasty.

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        September 18, 2023 at 9:41 pm

        Glad you thought it was tasty! If this was thin like a dressing, then something may have been done wrong. The end result is definitely thicker in texture.

        Reply
    2. Mary Miller

      April 22, 2023 at 12:54 pm

      My daughter is a vegan and I made this for her because we're celebrating her birthday today. It's in the oven right now and I can't wait to taste it and for her to taste it and I'll comment later about what we think. Thank you for making it easy and simple.

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        April 24, 2023 at 4:03 pm

        Hope you enjoyed it Mary! I am guessing you made something using the feta?

        Reply
    3. Stacey

      October 10, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      This vegan feta is my favorite so far! I loved the flavor.

      Reply
    4. Carla

      August 22, 2022 at 6:39 pm

      Can I substitute white beans or tofu for the cashews? If tofu, should it be firm tofu?

      Reply
    5. Paulette Campbell

      February 17, 2022 at 5:42 pm

      Could I use lemon juice instead of white vinegar?Also ,I do love Greek food so much.In Toronto where I lived for most of my life there are tons of fab Greek restaurants .One of many fave Greek treats is Keftedes with spicy tyrokefteri( probably wrongly. spelled).Do you have a vegan Kennedys recipe? Thanks...

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        February 17, 2022 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Paulette! White vinegar has a signature sharpness and tang that contributes to the final feta like flavor here. You can use lemon juice but it won't have the same end result. I love both keftedes and tyrokafteri! I do have a vegan meatball recipe, but not specific with keftedes spices. My mom uses parsley, oregano and mint in her recipe, so take my meatball recipe and sub the spices to give it a shot! https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/kale-lentil-balls/

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    6. Julie

      February 11, 2022 at 8:56 am

      This works great! I definitely tasted some cashew in it when on its own, but when baked up with spinach and onions, it reeeeally hit the spot, just like feta! Yum!! Thanks for this great recipe!

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      • Sophia DeSantis

        February 14, 2022 at 8:24 pm

        So happy you liked it!! If you're still tasting cashew, add a little more tang to it, the vinegar should cancel it out. Sometimes certain cashews come through more than others!

        Reply
    7. Desire

      February 09, 2022 at 2:04 am

      Hi, I would just like to find out can I use apple cider vinegar instead of the distilled white vinegar?

      Reply
      • Sophia DeSantis

        February 09, 2022 at 11:37 am

        Hi Desire! You can but you will get a different end result. White vinegar has that tart bite that mimics feta best.

        Reply
    8. Sarah

      June 17, 2021 at 10:53 am

      OMG too easy and so delicious! I used it on a salad and then had the rest with hummus! Can't wait to try it on more food.

      Reply
    9. Mary

      June 16, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      would white wine vinegar work?

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 16, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        Hi Mary! The distilled white vinegar has a distinct sharp flavor. You can use another vinegar but it won't have the same taste since they aren't as sharp. But it would still work in general!

        Reply
    10. Nina - Edamommy4life

      June 11, 2021 at 10:16 am

      This feta is genius! I made it for the first time today to top your watermelon mint salad. It definitely was the perfect addition to the salad and took it over the top! Now I need to make some more recipes using this 'feta' for sure.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 14, 2021 at 11:07 am

        I am so happy you liked it Nina!! I have many recipe and more coming that use it!!

        Reply

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