Jul 13 2026

Spanakopita Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves6

House Made Spinach Pie Served with a Greek Salad.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

For the Spanakopita

For the Greek Salad

Method

For the Spanakopita

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large skillet, heat 50ml of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Combine Filling Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, beaten eggs, dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Prepare Phyllo Dough

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Spanakopita

    Brush a baking dish (9x13 inches) with olive oil. Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with olive oil. Spread the spinach filling evenly over the phyllo. Layer another 5 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Cut the assembled spanakopita into squares or diamonds. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

For the Greek Salad

  1. 7

    Chop Salad Ingredients

    Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Combine them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 8

    Add Olives and Feta

    Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.

  3. 9

    Prepare Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

  4. 10

    Toss Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

More from Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery