Whether you are tailgating, having a holiday party or just celebrating “Taco Tuesday,” there’s always a reason to spice things up with some delicious salsa. I was recently introduced to a line of salsa products from Salsa Queen. Previously only sold in Utah, Salsa Queen is expanding its reach, now shipping their five unique salsa varieties throughout the Western U.S. via Federal Express 2-Day.
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Salsa Queen’s founder, Maharba Zapata, an uneducated immigrant and single mother began making salsa in her kitchen with her seven children as assistants and selling her products at farmers’ markets. Today, she has a 3,000 square-foot commercial kitchen, sells her delicious salsas in nearly 100 stores, and now online as well.
Today, Salsa Queen offers five salsa varieties: Gourmet Pico, Red Chili, Roasted Tomatillo, Creamy Jalapeño, and Queso Chipotle. No sugars or preservatives are added and they are also gluten-free. Products are made in small batches to ensure the highest artisan quality. We tried all of these salsas and they were all so tasty and unique. We made some homemade tortilla chips to enjoy with the Red Chili salsa (I say we, but my husband is the cook in the family), and we really loved the Creamy Jalapeño paired with raw veggies like carrots and sugar snap peas.
Each of the salsas is very unique. Here are my some thoughts on each one:
Gourmet Pico – this salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and just the right seasoning to make this the most popular product in the Salsa Queen line. I took this one to a Halloween party at work and paired it with homemade guacamole. It was a big hit.
Red Chili – this one is packed with a spicy, flavorful punch. If you like to turn up the heat, this one is for you. It’s a cooked salsa and many of the Salsa Queen customers love it with enchiladas and eggs. We made homemade tortilla chips (pictured) and enjoyed dipping our chips. We also made homemade chilaquiles with the Red Chili salsa on the bottom layer over the chips and the Roasted Tomatillo on the top over an egg. This way by far, my husband’s favorite way to enjoy it.
Roasted Tomatillo – a recent addition to the salsa line, it has already become one of the more popular options for customers. It’s a tangy salsa with a bit of a kick. This authentic salsa is great on just about anything–chicken, shrimp, pork, or even fish. It’s excellent on a fried egg as well!
Creamy Jalapeño – this is a tasty and unique salsa that is almost like a dip. It has a nice, smooth kick and can be used on chicken wings or with a veggie platter as I mentioned above.
Queso Chipotle – this is another amazing dip that you could use with pasta or on a burger. It has a great smoky chipotle flavor. We enjoyed making nachos with it and added refried beans and some shredded chicken to the dish.
Salsa Queen has even more fast, healthy and creative ideas on how to use the Salsa Queen products on the website at SalsaQueen.com. You can connect with the company over on Facebook too!
Salsa Queen is also serving up our readers a special 5% discount to use on any order you place. Simply use the word, ‘Classy’ at check out. This is valid through the end of November for any online purchase.
Disclaimer: Kristine has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Please read our official rules for giveaways before entering. Two Classy Chics is not responsible for shipment of this product.
I absolutely love salsa, so I’ll be trying this. I bet the creamy jalapeno is really tasty.
These nachos would be something the rest of my family would really enjoy. They do sound delicious and different.
Using these salsas with nachos would be a quick and easy game day snack. The choices all look so good and fresh.
I’d try the ROASTED TOMATILLO salsa first. They all look yummy.
I would love to try these they sound super good and something different. I would also love to get these for my dad thanks for sharing this one.
this sounds like just what we need. I would like small amounts of different salsas. Thank you for the review.