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Barbecued fajita steak
Barbecued fajita steak
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.15 ratings

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you're ready, light the barbie and get cooking...

A fajita with guacamole salsa served alongside
Guacamole salsa
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.31 ratings

Whip up the perfect accompaniment to fajitas, a guacamole salsa with cooling avocado to balance the heat of jalapeño chillies, if you dare to include them

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal29
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs6g
  • sugars5g
  • fibre1g
  • protein1g
  • salt0.08g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Stir all the ingredients together in a medium bowl with some seasoning then put it into the fridge to chill. You could do this the day before. About 20 mins before you are ready to eat, take the salad out and bring it back to room temperature.

What is pico de gallo?

Pico de gallo is a type of salsa from Mexico that's also known as 'salsa fresca', 'salsa bandera' or 'salsa cruda'. It contains less liquid than a traditional salsa, and is composed of only fresh ingredients. These typically include finely chopped tomatoes, onions and jalapeño, plus salt, lime juice and coriander. You can vary the spice levels to taste by altering the amount of jalapeño used.

What to serve with pico de gallo

This fresh salsa works well as an accompaniment to Mexican dishes such as burritos, quesadillas and fajitas, or like huevos rancheros and Mexican-style eggy bread. You could also serve it as an appetiser with tortilla chips or crisps for dipping.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2011

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings

Kevin p cook

Proves that it doesn't have to be complicated to taste good

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Peter Coleman 2

tip

Use firm (slightly under-ripe) tomatoes to cut down on the liquid content. Limes vary somewhat in amount of juice, half a fresh one is enough in my opinion.

I also like to add a dash of vinegar to add some taste (my favourite is white balsamic, which also adds a touch of sweetness). I prefer fresh…

Twinklebum99

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Had this with rice and bean enchiladas and it was delicious. Simple, tasty and fresh

shanghai-steve

I lived in Mexico for 2 years and ate this often. It isn't to go just with beef, it's great with fish, chicken, or a non meat meal. Whatever you like basically. Try in a tortilla with griddled halloumi and a spicy salsa

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dawnscanlon

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

This is a great accompliment to a Mexican night and my friends loved it. Lots of flavour for a salad and really crisp. Would def recommend.

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