Queso Fresco Tomato Lunch Box

• 90 g queso fresco, crumbled — Queso fresco
• 100 g low-fat cottage cheese — Low-fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat)
• 120 g cherry tomatoes, halved — Raw cherry tomatoes
• 100 g cucumber, diced — Cucumber with peel
• 50 g soft corn tortillas (about 2 small) — Soft corn tortillas
• 15 g lime juice — Fresh lime juice
• 8 g cilantro, chopped — Fresh cilantro
• 5 g olive oil — Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.3 g fine salt — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Mix the lime dressingMeasure lime juice, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, and salt using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
2. 2Mix the lime dressingWhisk lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt for 30 seconds until lightly emulsified.30 secLook for: Cilantro is evenly suspended and no salt grains remain.Safety: Wash cilantro and use a clean bowl.
3. 3Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
4. 4Build the tomato cheese cupFold tomatoes and cucumber with half the dressing, then mound them beside the cottage cheese and crumble all queso fresco over the top.1 min 30 secLook for: Juicy vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, and crumbly queso remain visibly distinct.Safety: Keep both cheeses at 40°F or colder and declare milk.
5. 5Pack the tortillasFold the tortillas into quarters, wrap them separately so they remain pliable.Look for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.
6. 6Pack the remaining dressing in a leakproof cupPack the remaining dressing in a leakproof cup.45 secLook for: Tortillas stay soft and the dressing cannot wet them during storage.Safety: Use ready-to-eat packaged tortillas for this no-cook lunch.
7. 7Prepare the serving area — part 2Set out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
8. 8Serve the complete boxDrizzle the remaining dressing over the tomato-cheese mixture and use the folded tortillas to scoop the entire lunch.1 minLook for: Every tortilla portion receives cheese, tomato, cucumber, and bright dressing.Safety: Do not leave the dairy lunch at room temperature longer than 2 hours.