Cheesy Queso Fresco Salsa Recipe

Name: Cheesy Queso Fresco Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cherry tomatoes or any small; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro finely; 2 jalapeno chiles de-seeded, if needed & sliced thin; 2 limes juiced; 1 jicama medium, peeled and diced; 4 tomatillos ripe, husked, rinsed and diced; 1 red onion small, sliced thin; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 pound queso fresco cheese chopped or crumbled; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups cherry tomatoes or any small
4 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro finely
2 jalapeno chiles de-seeded, if needed & sliced thin
2 limes juiced
1 jicama medium, peeled and diced
4 tomatillos ripe, husked, rinsed and diced
1 red onion small, sliced thin
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 pound queso fresco cheese chopped or crumbled
salt
pepper

1
Heat up the broiler.
2
Put the tomatoes (make sure they are dried) onto a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil and rub all over tomatoes, then add a bit of salt and pepper.
3
Broil until the tomatoes just burst, about 4 or 5 minutes.
4
Remove tomatoes from oven and let them cool.
5
Combine garlic, jalapeno and lime juice into a large bowl, then whisk in vinegar and olive oil.
6
Depending on if you like your salsa chunky or smooth, you can either place ingredients in food processor or mix into same bowl.
7
For the salsa we made in photos, we blended all the broiled tomatoes, as well as half the remaining ingredients in food processor. Then blended in remaining ingredients and the cheese at the end.
8
If you want the salsa chunky, then add all ingredients into bowl and mix by hand. If you like it super smooth and juicy, then blend in food processor (or blender) until you get the consistency you want.
9
Taste and season with salt or pepper if needed.

617

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cherry tomatoes or any small, 4 garlic cloves minced, 1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro finely, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Queso Fresco 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!

Cheesy Queso Fresco Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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