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Olive and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

• From: California Olive Board

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) goat cheese, crumbled

• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 4 oz (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened

• 2 Tbs oregano leaves, fresh, minced

• 2 tsp garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped olives

• 1 1/2 cups spinach, fresh, chopped

• 12 pita bread rounds, cut in half

• Greek Salsa1/2 cup mint, fresh, minced

• 3 cups plum tomatoes, fresh, diced

• 1/2 cup scallions, sliced

• 2 Tbs rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Feta cheese and pita bread gives these quesadillas a Middle Eastern twist.

Directions

• Mix feta cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, oregano and garlic. Stir in olives and spinach. Spread 2 rounded Tbsp. cheese mixture on inside of each pita bread pocket.
• 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.
• Greek SalsaCombine all ingredients.