Rice a Roni Salad
Transform your side dish game with this vibrant and creamy Rice-A-Roni Salad, a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a refreshing family dinner. Bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make salad combines tender Rice-A-Roni (choose Original or Chicken flavor) with crisp red bell peppers, crunchy celery, zesty green onions, and savory black olives. The rich, tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of lemon juice, ties everything together for a creamy, satisfying bite. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this chilled salad is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herby brightness. Serve this versatile side dish as a light lunch option or pair it with grilled entrees for a complete, flavorful meal. Keywords: Rice-A-Roni salad, creamy rice salad, side dish recipe, summer salad recipe, easy potluck dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Rice-A-Roni (Original or Chicken flavor)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Sliced black olives, drained
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions, using the butter and water. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside to cool completely.
While the rice is cooling, prepare the vegetables by dicing the red bell pepper, chopping the celery, and slicing the green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled Rice-A-Roni, diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, sliced green onions, and black olives.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the Rice-A-Roni and vegetable mixture. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, stir the salad again and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.3 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 3602 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*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.
