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Oaxaca (Queso Oaxaca, Asadero or Quesillo) is a semi-soft, white, string-type, Hispanic-style cheese made from cow's milk. This Mexican cheese was created long ago in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The cheese is a stretched curd cheese, kneaded and sold in long ropes gently wound in balls with a sprinkle of nigella seeds, as it goes very well together. At the end of the manufacturing process, Oaxaca is dipped into salt water to form a thin rind.
Oaxaca has a mellow, buttery and earthy flavour and is a great melting cheese. The little salty and mild flavour makes it one of the most popular cheeses for preparing quesadillas. In addition, Oaxaca is an excellent stuffing cheese in baking recipes. In both texture and flavour, it can be compared to a young Monterey Jack cheese. Although the cheese lacks a strong flavour, its mild taste is a favourite with kids.
However, if you want to reduce the salt you can always rinse it in water before using it., or soak it for 2-3 minutes, this will bring back the softer texture and reduce the salt.
The reason we add salt, is to work as natural preservative.