Luncheon Quesadillas With Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Luncheon Quesadillas With Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salsa; 1 11 oz can Mandarin oranges; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 pinches cayenne pepper (optional); Quesadilla filling + tortillas; 3/4 cup shredded colby-jack or cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2/3 cup pitted dates, chopped fine; 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli smoked chicken, diced; 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 8-inch wheat or white flour tortillas

Servings: persons

Salsa
1 11 oz can Mandarin oranges
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 pinches cayenne pepper (optional)
Quesadilla filling + tortillas
3/4 cup shredded colby-jack or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2/3 cup pitted dates, chopped fine
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli smoked chicken, diced
2 tablespoons green onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 8-inch wheat or white flour tortillas

1
Drain oranges well, chop fine
2
Chop cilantro
3
In small bowl, combine oranges, cilantro, lime juice, and cayenne.
4
Pre-heat oven to 375.
5
In medium bowl, combine the cheeses, chicken, dates, onions, and cumin.
6
Place two tortillas on large baking sheet.
7
Sprinkle half the filling on each tortilla, leaving 1/2 inch around the edge.
8
Dampen the outer edges with a little water. Top with the other two tortillas, and press to seal.
9
Bake 8 minutes (or until hot). Cut into 6 wedges each.
10
Drain salsa, and serve over or on the side. Enjoy!
11
This is a footnote, not a step. If you are using commercially packaged smoked deli chicken, it will usually have some added water. A quick flash in the micro between paper towels will solve this. Also, leftover roast chicken breast works great, too.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salsa, 1 11 oz can Mandarin oranges, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Luncheon Quesadillas With Fruit Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Luncheon Quesadillas With Fruit Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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