Million Dollar Rice Salad
Elevate your next gathering with the irresistible Million Dollar Rice Salad, a vibrant and creamy dish that's as luxurious as its name suggests! This refreshing salad combines fluffy jasmine rice with a rich dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Sweet pineapple chunks, crunchy celery, toasted slivered almonds, and chewy raisins or dried cranberries create a delightful medley of textures, while fresh parsley and green onions add a burst of freshness. For extra protein, fold in tender roasted chicken breast to transform this versatile side into a satisfying light meal. Perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and tangy notes, this chilled rice salad is a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners. Ready in just minutes with minimal prep, it's a go-to recipe for effortless elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup celery (diced)
- 0.25 cup green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup chopped roasted chicken breast (optional)
- 0.25 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Cook the jasmine rice in advance according to package instructions, ensuring it is fluffy but not overly moist. Allow it to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooled jasmine rice to the bowl and gently toss it to coat evenly in the dressing.
Stir in the celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, toasted almonds, raisins or dried cranberries, and parsley. If using chicken, fold it in as well.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with extra parsley or slivered almonds if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.9 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 1813 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.4 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 107.6 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2277 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
