All the brands in the running for best classic salsa were, honestly, pretty abysmal. But among the sea of marinara-esque mush, Green Mountain Gringo was a beacon of light.
It may not be shelf-stable, but it comes far closer to restaurant-quality salsa than any jarred version could be. And Ithaca's fresh salsa is by far our favorite.
The tomatillo-based condiment usually accompanies traditional red recipes instead of being a star in its own right. But once you taste Herdez's Guacamole Salsa, you'll understand why it deserves the limelight.
The smoked jalapeños have a uniquely savory flavor that can easily become too overpowering. But Xochitl's Chipotle salsa strikes the perfect balance.
We love a fruit-forward salsa as much as the next person, but typically it's a style of salsa that we prefer to make from scratch. Jarred fruit salsas can barely compete with the brightness of fresh produce.