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Olive and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
    • 1 1/2 cups goat cheese, crumbled
    • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 tablespoons oregano leaves, fresh, minced
    • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 cups California Black Ripe Olives
    • 1 1/2 cups spinach, fresh, chopped
    • 12 pita bread rounds, cut in half
    • SALSA:
    • 1/2 cup mint, fresh, minced
    • 3 cups plum tomatoes, fresh diced
    • 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Mix feta cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, oregano and garlic. Stir in olives and spinach.

2. Spread 2 rounded Tbsp. cheese mixture on inside of each pita bread pocket.

3. Place quesadillas on large baking sheet. Bake at 450°F (conventional oven) 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and quesadilla is toasted. Cut each half into thirds. Serve with Greek Salsa.

Directions for Greek Salsa:

1. Combine all ingredients.