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Crispy Greek Quesadillas: Spinach & Feta Melt – A Mediterranean Twist on a Classic Favorite

If you love quesadillas but crave something fresher, brighter, and packed with flavor, you’re about to fall hard for Crispy Greek Quesadillas: Spinach & Feta Melt. This recipe takes the comfort-food vibe of a classic quesadilla and gives it a bold Mediterranean makeover with tangy feta, garlicky spinach, olives, herbs, and golden-crisp tortillas.
These Greek quesadillas are perfect for lunch, a quick dinner, or even as a party appetizer. They’re easy, fast, and feel a little fancy — the kind of food that looks impressive but takes under 30 minutes from fridge to plate.
Let’s dive into what makes this spinach & feta quesadilla recipe so irresistible.
🌿 Why You’ll Love These Greek Quesadillas
✔ Crispy outside, melty inside
✔ Packed with Mediterranean flavors
✔ Ready in under 30 minutes
✔ Great for lunch, dinner, or snacking
✔ Vegetarian-friendly and customizable
The contrast is everything: warm, crunchy tortillas with creamy feta and sautéed spinach, kissed with garlic and oregano. Each bite feels indulgent but still fresh and light.
🧀 Ingredients You’ll Need
Use quality ingredients — especially the feta and olive oil — for the best flavor.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas (medium or large)
- Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella or provolone (for meltiness)
- Kalamata olives, chopped
- Red onion, finely diced
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Optional: fresh dill or parsley

🔥 Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced red onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix spinach mixture with feta, mozzarella, olives, oregano, and pepper.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium-low.
- Place a tortilla in the pan.
- Spread filling over half the tortilla.
- Fold and cook until golden and crisp.
- Flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
🧠 Pro Tips for the Best Spinach Feta Quesadillas
• Use low heat so the cheese melts before the tortilla burns.
• Press gently with a spatula for extra crisp edges.
• Don’t overfill — less is more for perfect flipping.
• Let them rest 1–2 minutes before slicing for clean wedges.

🔄 Variations & Add-Ons
• Add sun-dried tomatoes for sweetness
• Use whole-wheat tortillas for extra fiber
• Add artichoke hearts for more Greek flair
• Toss in cooked chicken or shrimp if you want protein
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve your Greek quesadillas with:
• Tzatziki sauce
• Greek salad
• Lemon wedges
• Roasted vegetables
They’re amazing as a main dish or sliced into triangles for a party platter.
🇬🇷 Fun Food Fact
Feta is one of the oldest cheeses in the world — over 6,000 years old! It’s traditionally made from sheep’s milk and is a staple of Greek cuisine.
🌟 Final Thoughts
These Crispy Greek Quesadillas: Spinach & Feta Melt bring together the best of both worlds: the comfort of quesadillas and the bold, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. They’re fast, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable — perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend lunches.
Once you try them, they’ll become a regular in your kitchen.

Crispy Greek Quesadillas: Spinach & Feta Melt
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Quesadilla Filling
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Mix spinach with feta, mozzarella, and olives.
- Heat tortilla in skillet, add filling to one side, fold, and cook until golden.
- Flip and cook until cheese melts. Repeat and slice to serve.



