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!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Cook the jasmine rice in advance according to package instructions, ensuring it is fluffy but not overly moist. Allow it to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Add the cooled jasmine rice to the bowl and gently toss it to coat evenly in the dressing.

Step 4

Stir in the celery, green onions, pineapple chunks, toasted almonds, raisins or dried cranberries, and parsley. If using chicken, fold it in as well.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with extra parsley or slivered almonds if desired.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light, refreshing meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1571.3 grams (1571.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2847

Total Fat 147.90g	190%
Saturated Fat 28.00g	140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 370mg	123%
Sodium 1813mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 282.40g	103%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 69.60g
Protein 107.60g	215%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 541mg	42%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 2277mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 39.1%