Fajita Marinade and Pico de Gallo

This versatile marinade can be used for chicken, pork or steak fajitas or just as a general marinade for grilling. The measurements below are for 1 lb boneless meat.

FAJITA MARINADE

1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Mix ingredients in large ziploc bag or shallow dish. Add meat, turn to coat, marinate 4-24 hours.

PICO DE GALLO

1.5 cups diced tomato--I like to use roma tomatoes

1/4 cup diced red onion or you could use some sliced green onion

1 TBL diced jalepeno

1 TBL minced garlic (adjust to taste)

2 TBL fresh cilantro

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients.