Rice a Roni Salad with Artichokes and Shrimp

Transform your next gathering with this vibrant and flavor-packed Rice-A-Roni Salad with Artichokes and Shrimp, a perfect fusion of convenience and elegance. This chilled salad combines the savory goodness of Rice-A-Roni, tender shrimp, and tangy marinated artichoke hearts, complemented by the crunch of red bell pepper and the freshness of parsley and green onions. Tossed in a creamy lemon-garlic dressing, each bite bursts with zesty, herbaceous notes that come together beautifully after an hour in the refrigerator. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or light lunches, this make-ahead dish is as effortless as it is crowd-pleasing. Try this refreshing, seafood-inspired salad today and make your mealtime unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 box Rice-A-Roni (Original or Chicken Flavor)
• 1 pound Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
• 1 cup Marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• 1 large Red bell pepper (diced)
• 4 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Cook the Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions, using olive oil to toast the rice. Once cooked, set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp. If using raw shrimp, boil or sauté them until pink and cooked through. Alternatively, use pre-cooked shrimp. Allow to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled Rice-A-Roni, shrimp, chopped artichoke hearts, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the rice and shrimp mixture. Toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1386.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1960.0

Total Fat 121.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1003.5mg	0%
Sodium 4522.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 123.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 493.5mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2821.4mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 22.1%