How to Make Rice-A-Roni Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rice-A-Roni is a convenient and delicious side dish that many people have in their pantry. But did you know that you can also turn it into a flavorful and satisfying salad? This Rice-A-Roni Salad recipe takes the classic side dish and transforms it into a hearty and refreshing salad that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. With its combination of tender pasta, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables, this salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (13.8 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
  • ¼ tablespoon butter
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine rice-vermicelli mix and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until vermicelli is golden brown. Slowly stir in water and seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer rice to a large serving bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Add green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to rice in the bowl; mix until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator until serving time.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 184mg