Literally meaning "fresh cheese," queso fresco is an unaged ... salads as a less salty alternative to feta. Since queso fresco does not melt, it will get warm and soft when added to sauces ...

Cotija cheese ... fully melt when exposed to heat the same way a cheddar might. It lives in the same world as paneer, ricotta, and halloumi, along with the aforementioned feta and queso fresco.