Rice Roni Summer Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this vibrant and refreshing Rice-A-Roni Summer Salad—a perfect blend of tender, savory rice and colorful garden-fresh vegetables. Featuring a base of Rice-A-Roni, seasoned with your choice of chicken or vegetable flavor, this easy-to-make salad is mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic red onion, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. A sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a burst of herbaceous brightness, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this chilled salad is ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or a light, satisfying lunch. Give your mealtime a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired twist with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Rice-A-Roni (chicken or vegetable flavor)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions, using water and butter as directed. Once cooked, set it aside to cool to room temperature.
While the Rice-A-Roni is cooling, prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber and red bell pepper, and chopping the red onion and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled Rice-A-Roni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for added flavor and texture.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Rice Roni Summer Salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.3 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 4888 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 879 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1917 mg | 41% | |
*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.
