Pat's Rice a Roni Salad

Bright, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy, Pat's Rice-A-Roni Salad is the perfect side dish for any gathering or a light, refreshing meal on its own. This easy-to-make salad starts with the savory goodness of chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni, cooked until tender and combined with crisp celery, sweet red bell peppers, green onions, and vibrant green peas. A tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of seasoning ties everything together, while crunchy slivered almonds add a delightful texture. With minimal prep time and a quick chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld, this make-ahead classic is a crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it cold and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 box Rice-A-Roni (chicken flavor)
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Celery
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Green onions
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the Rice-A-Roni and its seasoning packet, stirring to coat the rice and vermicelli in the butter.

Step 3

Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 4

While the Rice-A-Roni is cooling, chop the vegetables: dice the celery and red bell pepper, slice the green onions, and measure out the frozen peas (no need to thaw).

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled Rice-A-Roni with the chopped vegetables, slivered almonds, and peas.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1508.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2759.7

Total Fat 235.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 297.3mg	0%
Sodium 2824.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 335.6mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1693.3mg	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: 74.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 20.7%