Real Pico de Gallo 5 plum (Roma) tomatoes (firm, not soft) - diced 1/2 large or one small onion - diced 3 jalapeno peppers - diced 1 bunch of cilantro - coursley chopped 2 cloves of garlic - minced Juice of 1 lime Salt & Pepper to taste Mix all together in a bowl and serve with chips, add to mashed avocado for great guacamole, or use on top of baked or grilled chicken or fish. Or, just eat it out of the bowl with a spoon when no one's looking. KEY to perfect Pico: The tomatoes are only one part of the ultimate product. The jalapenos, the cilantro, the onions—they require equal billing with the tomatoes to make Pico de Gallo work.