Queso Fresco Quesadillas with Papaya-Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Queso Fresco Quesadillas with Papaya-Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cubed fresh papaya; 1/2 avocado, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup cubed seeded cucumber; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon honey, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/4 pound queso fresco

Servings: persons

1 cup cubed fresh papaya
1/2 avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup cubed seeded cucumber
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon honey, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/4 pound queso fresco

1
Preheat the broiler and place an oven rack 4 inches from the heat.
2
In a bowl, stir together the salsa ingredients.
3
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
4
Place 2 tortillas on a baking sheet.
5
Crumble the cheese over the tortillas.
6
Top with the remaining tortillas.
7
Broil, flipping once halfway through, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
8
Quarter the quesadillas and top each section with 1 tablespoon salsa.
9
Serve immediately.

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup cubed fresh papaya, 1/2 avocado, peeled and cubed, 1/4 cup cubed seeded cucumber, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Queso Fresco Quesadillas with Papaya-Avocado 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.

Queso Fresco Quesadillas with Papaya-Avocado Salsa

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