RECIPES

Pineapple Queso Fresco Salsa

Fresh and flavorful! This pineapple salsa is sweet with a bit of heat from jalapeno. The queso fresco cheese is mild, crumbly and adds just a hint of salt. Serve it at your next barbecue with chips or on top of grilled fish or chicken.

Active Time

30 Minutes

Servings

Makes

3 Cups

Ingredients

2 cups diced pineapple
1 small jicama, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 ounces El Viajero® Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled (2/3 cup)
Tortilla chips

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Queso Fresco can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Combine the first six ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in queso fresco. Serve with tortilla chips.

Recipe Tip

Avoid touching face when handling jalapeno peppers. Consider wearing gloves, as oils may burn skin.

Cheesemonger Tip

Queso fresco is a popular Hispanic-style, white cheese that does not melt when heated. With its fine, grain-like texture and mild fresh milk flavor, queso fresco is often crumbled over salads, stirred into salsas or sprinkled on top of warm meats and side dishes.