Best 10 Rice Roni Summer Salad Recipes
Rice Roni Summer Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer gathering. It is made with cooked rice, chopped vegetables, and a light dressing. The salad can be easily customized to your liking by adding different vegetables or herbs. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it is also a healthy and delicious option for a light lunch or dinner.
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RICE A RONI™ SALAD
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
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 A RONI SALAD
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
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
YUMMY RICE-A-RONI SALAD
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
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 RONI SUMMER SALAD
My grandma has been making this (and now all the women in the family as well) for years and years as long as I can remember. I checked the other recipes similar to this on the site and I guess compared to those, this one is much more simple and a fewer ingredients than the others but in my opinion, this is a great salad!
Provided by Eyemadreamer
Categories Rice
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook rice roni according to directions on the box, put in refrigerator and let cool completely (I do overnight).
- In a bowl mix mayo, artichoke hearts, juice and curry powder.
- Mix with the rice, refrigerate to cool again (about an hour).
CHILLED RICE SALAD
My family really enjoys this salad during the summer months. I usually have to double it because everyone goes for seconds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare rice mix according to package directions, except substitute 1 teaspoon oil for butter called for. Cool. , Add the olives, green onions and green pepper; toss to mix. Cut the artichokes into quarters and add to rice mixture; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder and reserved marinade; blend well. Pour over rice mixture; toss to mix. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SUMMER RICE SALAD
Tangy dressing and flavorful ingredients make for a very tasty side dish that's a refreshing alternative to potato salad. People can't seem to stop eating this unique salad. It's great with hamburgers or chicken at picnics or potluck dinners. -Laura Panfil, Niles, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine rice, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar and salt; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MARY'S RICE-A-RONI SALAD
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
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
SANTA FE RICE SALAD
Great black bean and rice salad!
Provided by GOJAGUARS
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rice, beans, tomato, cheese and green onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, peppers, sugar and salt. Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes. Top with avocado just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 232.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SUMMER RICE SALAD
This is a recipe I inherited from my mother. This is a really good salad for the dog days of summer. Cook time is chill time.
Provided by TansGram
Categories Summer
Time 3h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine rice, celery, green pepper, olives, and grated onion in large mixing bowl.
- Combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, dry mustard and marjoram in small bowl.
- Blend thoroughly; pour over rice mixture; mix well.
- Cover.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Before serving, toss in ham and cheese.
- Line a salad bowl with lettuce leaves. Fill bowl with rice salad.
- Garnish with tomato wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 564.8, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 19.5
MINTY SUMMER RICE SALAD
A veggie treat, on the table in 20 minutes
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drop the rice into a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 10 minutes. Toss in the asparagus and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the rice is completely cooked and the asparagus is only slightly crunchy. Drain into a sieve and hold under the cold tap until cool.
- When the rice is cold, stir in the red pepper, oil, lemon zest and juice, mozzarella and mint leaves. Season well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.98 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful Rice-A-Roni Summer Salad, use fresh, ripe ingredients whenever possible.
- If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made Rice-A-Roni mix instead of cooking it from scratch.
- This salad is also a great make-ahead dish. Simply prepare it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a fun and festive twist, serve this salad in individual Mason jars.
Conclusion:
The Rice-A-Roni Summer Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy salad, give this recipe a try. You're sure to love it!
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