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.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

While the rice is cooling, prepare the vegetables by dicing the red bell pepper, chopping the celery, and slicing the green onions.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled Rice-A-Roni, diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, sliced green onions, and black olives.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the Rice-A-Roni and vegetable mixture. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, stir the salad again and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1280 grams (1280.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1694

Total Fat 145.30g	186%
Saturated Fat 33.40g	167%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 212mg	71%
Sodium 3602mg	157%
Total Carbohydrate 95.00g	35%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 12.80g
Protein 11.10g	22%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 260mg	20%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 772mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.5%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 21.9%