Tacos with Cheese and Salsa
Warm tortillas filled with crumbled cheese and topped with a fresh, chunky salsa. A quick and satisfying weeknight meal that's ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 8 tortillas corn tortillas
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes
- ½ medium white onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Dice the 3 tomatoes and 1/2 onion into small pieces and place in a bowl. Chop the 1/4 cup cilantro and add to the bowl.
- 2
Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the tomato mixture, add the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Set the salsa aside to let the flavors meld.
- 3
Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the 8 tortillas one at a time for about 30 seconds per side, until they are soft and pliable with light brown spots.
- 4
Keep the warm tortillas stacked on a plate, covered with a clean kitchen towel to stay soft.
- 5
To serve, place a generous sprinkle of the 1 cup crumbled cheese onto each tortilla, then spoon the salsa over the cheese.
- 6
Fold the tortillas in half and serve immediately, with extra salsa on the side if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- citrus juicer (optional)
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