Best 9 Awesome Rice A Roni Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a fresh and flavorful side dish, Rice-A-Roni salad is the perfect choice. With its combination of fluffy rice, tender vegetables, and zesty seasonings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. It's a versatile salad that can be customized to your liking, making it a great option for potlucks, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

YUMMY RICE-A-RONI SALAD



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This is a wonderful salad recipe that I got from my Mom. I really enjoy it and it is my husbands favorite. He will request this salad for any occasion.

Provided by dayla

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 bowl full

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 ounce) box chicken rice-a-roni, prepared and cooled
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1 bunch green onion, sliced
shrimp, medium can, drained
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
1/4-1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix prepared Rice-a-Roni, artichokes, onions, shrimp, and both types of olives and mix.
  • Add mayonnaise starting with 1/4 cup and adding more to your desired consistency.
  • Mix and eat.

RICE A RONI SALAD



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This is a great dish to serve when it's too hot to cook and you want a main dish salad for dinner. You can add shrimp or chopped crab or lobster instead of the chicken. I sometimes add a green or red pepper to the mix.

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 3/4 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Rice A Roni as directed on package and chill.
  • To the cooked Rice A Roni add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 740.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.5

RICE A RONI™ SALAD



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Great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken.

Provided by Laurie Petrie

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup mayonnaise
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix as directed on package and chill.
  • To the cooked rice, add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

RICE-AH-RONI



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Here's my version of what's often called 'the San Francisco treat,' although the next time I see this served here will be the first time. I used real chicken broth and a variety of seasonings.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ pinch ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely diced onions
⅔ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ⅓ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
3 cups good-quality chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together salt, pepper, coriander, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and pasta. Cook and stir until onions soften and pasta turns golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in spice blend; cook and stir about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until rice is coated with butter, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat; let covered skillet sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in parsley, fluffing rice and breaking up any clumps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1097.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MARY'S RICE-A-RONI SALAD



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This is a great salad on hot summer days. It does take 4 hours to chill before serving, so make in the morning to go with lunch.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 3/4 ounce) package Rice-A-Roni
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, drained (reserve juice)
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cook rice-a-roni according to package directions except leave out the butter step. Let the rice mixture cool and add green pepper, and onion.
  • Slightly chop up artichokes and stir in rice mixture.
  • Mix mayo and reserved artichoke juice together. Mix into salad mixture. Chill for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 492, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.5

RICE A RONI ARTICHOKE SALAD



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Make and share this Rice a Roni Artichoke Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KattPhysh

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 1/3 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
5 green onions, sliced thin including part of the tops
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped (reserve the marinade)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Rice A Roni according to directions omitting butter. Let cool completely.
  • Combine drained marinade, curry powder, mayonnaise and spices. Whisk until smooth with a fork or small whisk.
  • Mix cooled Rice A Roni in a 2-quart bowl with marinade dressing and chopped vegetables.
  • Chill.

AWESOME RICE PILAF



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Rice combined with a medley of vegetables and spices. A great side dish with chicken and pork. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

Provided by tooshay

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups white rice
1 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet peas, drained
5 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons dried crushed parsley
4 pinches dried crushed thyme
1 pinch saffron
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

RICE-A-RONI CHICKEN CURRY SALAD



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This is a recipe for a cold rice/chicken salad with a curry twist, using Rice-a-Roni. My sister-in-law makes this for potlucks, baby showers, family get-togethers. It is always a favorite dish. I have made it as well and love the curry taste in it....and I'm not a huge curry fan! This recipe will serve 6 if it's used as a main dish or 8 for side servings. If you make it for a crowd, just double the recipe.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4 1/2 ounce) box chicken rice-a-roni
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can canned artichoke hearts, drained and cut (save liquid)
1 large chicken breast, cooked and diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Cook Rice-a-Roni according to directions and cool.
  • Cook chicken separately and chop.
  • Add into rice, the diced onion, green pepper, artichoke and chicken.
  • Next, stir together the three dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add dressing to rice salad mixture and stir.
  • Place salad into a 9 x 13 dish or deep bowl edged with curly lettuce leaf to make it pretty.
  • Chill 2 hours and serve.

RICE A RONI™ SALAD



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Great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Rice Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
½ cup mayonnaise
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix as directed on package and chill.
  • To the cooked rice, add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 659.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad.
  • Choose a dressing that you like. There are many different kinds of dressings that can be used for rice salad, so experiment until you find one that you enjoy.
  • Add some protein. This will make the salad more filling and satisfying.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Rice salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a rice salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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