Mary's Rice a Roni Salad

Mary's Rice a Roni Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the savory goodness of Rice-A-Roni with a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables and a creamy, zesty dressing. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while the blend of mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and soy sauce creates a tangy, umami-rich dressing you'll love. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a make-ahead side dish for busy weeknights. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a chilled finish that enhances the flavors, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a go-to recipe for summer gatherings and beyond. Serve it cold and watch it disappear! Keywords: Rice-A-Roni Salad, chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni, chilled rice salad, easy potluck recipes, crunchy vegetable salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 box Rice-A-Roni (chicken flavor)
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Salted butter
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Celery
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 1 cup Slivered almonds
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the Rice-A-Roni from the box and toast it until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Once toasted, stir in the seasoning packet from the Rice-A-Roni box and 2 cups of water. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is fully absorbed. Allow it to cool completely.

Step 3

While the Rice-A-Roni is cooling, finely dice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and green onions. Set them aside.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked and cooled Rice-A-Roni, diced vegetables, toasted almonds, and the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1511.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3043.3

Total Fat 267.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 296.3mg	0%
Sodium 3507.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 14.2IU	0%
Calcium 425.4mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1937.0mg	0%

*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: 76.6%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 18.3%