Mary Grace-Style Kesong Puti & Calamansi Salad

Titas rejoice: This recipe replicates the kesong puti-calamansi salad from Mary Grace, from the golden nuggets of cheese to the bright, zippy vinaigrette. Romaine lettuce lends a fresh, sturdy crunch. You can use the leaves whole, or chop it up into bite-sized pieces—just make sure to do it right before serving, or else the leaves will brown.

What is Kesong Puti?

Kesong puti literally means "white cheese". This Filipino cottage cheese is made from the milk of carabao, goat, or cow, and is often packaged in banana leaves. It's soft and squishy, and tastes mildly salty and sour. Because it is unaged, kesong puti has little to no odor.

First photo from Mary Grace.