Grilled quesadillas with Caesar salad for lunchbox

A Mexican lunch revisited! Tortillas filled with melted cheese, served with a crispy Caesar salad for a quick but satisfying meal.

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10 min
4
5 min

  • Ingredients

    • 8 medium tortillas
    • 3 cups shredded cheese (Tex-Mex blend or cheddar)
    • 1 cup toppings of choice (peppers, onions, ham)
    • 1 romaine lettuce
    • ½ cup Caesar dressing
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup croutons

  • Preparation

    1. Divide the cheese and fillings among 4 tortillas.
    2. Cover with the remaining 4 tortillas.
    3. Cook in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
    4. Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
    5. Wash and tear the romaine lettuce.
    6. Reserve the dressing, Parmesan, and croutons separately.
    7. Place the quesadilla wedges in the main compartment of the containers.
    8. Put the lettuce in a separate compartment.
    9. Pack the dressing in a small container and the croutons in a bag.

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Notes and tips

Quesadillas are delicious eaten cold.
Keep the croutons in their packaging until ready to eat.
Add the dressing to the salad at the last minute.
For more protein, add grilled chicken to the salad.
Ideal for using up leftover cheese or vegetables.