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!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled Rice-A-Roni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for added flavor and texture.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Rice Roni Summer Salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1585.2 grams (1585.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1317

Total Fat 96.30g	123%
Saturated Fat 38.40g	192%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 4888mg	213%
Total Carbohydrate 86.70g	32%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 24.50g
Protein 30.90g	62%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 879mg	68%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1917mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 25.9%