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I tried 4 store-bought salsas and Wegmans' was the only one I'd buy for my Super Bowl party
Tostitos' salsas and dips can be picked up in most grocery stores. I bought this jar from Stop and Shop for $3.79, which made it the most expensive.
Digging into this salsa was like visiting an old friend from high school — it reminded you that you drifted apart for a reason.
While there were a couple of large chunks of tomato, peppers, and onions, the seasoning just wasn't there.
The texture was a good balance between watery and chunky, but I simply couldn't get over the extremely bland flavor.
At my local Target, I was only able to find the Archer Farms medium salsa in the lime and garlic flavor. It cost me $2.99.
The flavor was strong in this salsa, and the tomatoes tasted almost smoky.
The texture was slightly watered down, however, and I wanted more flavor from the vegetables.
The seasoning was just a touch too strong for me, and the only veggie I could taste was tomato. I probably wouldn't pick this up again.
The Homestyle Salsa Especial from Trader Joe's was also $2.99, but I much preferred it to the Target salsa.
I thought the shallow tub it came in was really convenient for dipping, and what lay inside was equally as exciting.
The salsa was perfectly seasoned and very similar to restaurant-style salsa, which tends to be thinner.
It was the spiciest of all the salsas, but the flavors of garlic, cilantro, and onion still came through. Overall, I was really impressed.
My favorite store-bought salsa was the Wegmans organic medium salsa, which I bought for $2.99 as well.
Opening the jar, I could smell the spices and vegetables.
Dipping in, I realized the salsa was a perfect combination of a more liquid-based tomato sauce packed with chunky vegetables. It was the best of both worlds.
The salsa was perfectly seasoned and spicy without being overwhelming. I would buy this salsa for game day and ... well ... every day.
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