Is Queso Fresco Similar To Ricotta Salata?

Compared to other cheeses Queso Fresco is also relatively low in salt, making it a great choice for people looking to cut down on the amount of sodium in their diet. Whilst you can enjoy it by itself, Queso Fresco really comes in to its own as a complement to other Mexican dishes.

Ricotta salata is a Sicilian-born version of ricotta that’s pressed, salted, and aged several months. The result is a bright and fresh flavor, slightly briny, with a texture that’s firmer than ricotta. In Wisconsin, we use this snow-white beauty anytime we need a flavor boost. It never steals the show, but it brightens everything around it.

Next on the list is a Latin cheese from Brazil and Portugal, called Requeijao, also known as Requeson. This cheese is created similarly to the way Ricotta cheese is made, making it a good queso fresco substitute for many of your dishes.

Meaty ragus, grilled fruits, peppery salads, cured sausages, roasted veggies, or as a sidekick on a cheese charcuterie spread – there’s nothing ricotta salata can’t improve. We like to toss it with kale, pine nuts, and currants for a fresh summer salad, or dollop it on pizza with fontina and roasted eggplant.