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Pork Fajitas with Apple Cilantro Salsa

Apple Salsa (Makes 2-1/2 cups):
3 unpeeled apples, cored and diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp. sliced green onion, including top
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. minced jalapeno pepper
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt

Fajita Marinade (Combine in a small bowl and mix well):
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 Tbsp. water
4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
6 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tsp. fresh cilantro leaves, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt

Pork Wraps:
1 lb. pork tenderloin or lean pork roast
Fajita marinade
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)

Combine all salsa ingredients in bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate several hours to meld flavors.

Place pork in large sealable plastic bag and cover with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or more, turning occasionally.

Preheat grill. Drain marinated pork, reserving excess marinade. Place pork on grill and brush with reserved marinade. (Discard plastic bag and remaining marinade.) Grill over hot coals, turning frequently, for 8-10 minutes, until internal thermometer reads 155-160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat and place on clean plate.

Wrap tortillas tightly in foil and heat on upper grill rack for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut pork diagonally across grain into thin slices. Arrange one-eighth of pork slices and 2 or 3 tablespoons salsa in center of tortilla. Fold bottom half of tortilla over filling and overlap sides on top. Arrange on serving plate.

Servings: 4

Prep and cook time: 2 hours 15 minutes
(Includes chilling and marinating time)

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 570
Total fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 5g
Calories from fat: 190
Protein: 31g Carbohydrates: 64g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sodium: 890mg

Source: U.S. Apple Association