fontina substitute
in salad.

Fontina adds salty, savory depth to salad. Pick a swap with similar saltiness and crumble for salad.

top substitutes

01

Swiss

10.0best for salad
1:1

Mild nutty flavor; slightly firmer, melts well for fondue and gratins but less creamy than fontina

02

Muenster

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

Nutty and smooth, excellent melting cheese

03

Gouda

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and nutty, excellent melter for sauces

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04

Mozzarella

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Stretchy and mild; melts differently than fontina, best for pizza and caprese not cream sauces

05

Parmesan

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Hard aged cheese; sharp and granular, grate over pasta — very different from fontina's creamy melt

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