Rice Roni Summer Salad Recipes

ARTICHOKE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Rice-a-Roni according to the instructions on the box. Cool completely.
• Cook and crumble bacon.
• Chop all veggies.
• Mix together all ingredients. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

RICE RONI SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice roni according to directions on the box, put in refrigerator and let cool completely (I do overnight).
• In a bowl mix mayo, artichoke hearts, juice and curry powder.
• Mix with the rice, refrigerate to cool again (about an hour).

AWESOME RICE-A-RONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Drain artichokes, saving marinade. Add artichokes to cooked rice. Mix the mayonnaise and curry powder. Add to marinade and mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Toss together. Chill.

YUMMY RICE-A-RONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix prepared Rice-a-Roni, artichokes, onions, shrimp, and both types of olives and mix.
• Add mayonnaise starting with 1/4 cup and adding more to your desired consistency.
• Mix and eat.

MARY'S RICE-A-RONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice-a-roni according to package directions except leave out the butter step. Let the rice mixture cool and add green pepper, and onion.
• Slightly chop up artichokes and stir in rice mixture.
• Mix mayo and reserved artichoke juice together. Mix into salad mixture. Chill for 4 hours before serving.

THE WORLD OF RICE SALADS

Steps:

• Put the rice and all the vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and use two big forks to combine, fluffing the rice and tossing gently to separate the grains.
• Stir in the parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing the salad back to room temperature before serving.
• Variations:
• Rice Salad, Japanese Style: Use brown or white short-grain rice. Halve the amount of celery and carrot and finely chop them or shred them on a grater. Add 1 cup cubed firm tofu (preferably baked). Instead of the vinaigrette, toss with 1/4 cup or so of Simple Miso Dipping Sauce (made by whisking together 6 tablespoons miso paste, 3/4 cup warm water or sake, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon mirin or honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar plus more to taste, and salt to taste). Instead of the parsley, crumble 2 sheets of nori over the rice salad and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds.
• Rice Salad, Mexican Style: Long-grain or medium-grain, white or brown, all work well here. When blending the vinaigrette, add 1 tablespoon chili powder and 2 tablespoons Mexican crema or mayonnaise. Instead of celery and carrot, add 1 cup chopped fresh tomato. Substitute chopped fresh cilantro for the parsley and, at the same time, add 2 chopped hard-cooked eggs and chopped jalapeño chiles if you like. Serve with lime wedges.
• Rice Salad, Indian Style: Use brown or white basmati rice. When making the vinaigrette, use rice wine vinegar, replace the oil with coconut milk, and add 1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste. Instead of the bell pepper, celery, and carrot, add 1/2 cup each cubed cooked potato, cooked cauliflower florets, and green peas (cooked frozen are fine). Substitute cilantro for the parsley.
• Citrus Rice Salad: Use any rice. Instead of red wine vinegar, make the vinaigrette with freshly squeezed citrus juice-choose from lemon, lime, orange, blood orange, tangerine, pink grapefruit, or a combination. Whatever you use, add 2 tablespoons of the grated zest and 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey to the blender. Do not include the scallion or the vegetables. (You might want to use a little less dressing.) Instead of the parsley, use mint if you like. A handful of chopped almonds or pecans make a nice addition.
• Tomato Rice Salad: Use any kind of brown or white rice. When making the vinaigrette, eliminate the vinegar and add 1 medium tomato to the blender. Instead of the scallion and other vegetables, add 2 cups chopped fresh tomato (a mixture of heirloom varieties is nice).Instead of the parsley, use chopped fresh basil or mint, or 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, chervil, dill, or about a tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves.

RICE A RONI ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Rice A Roni according to directions omitting butter. Let cool completely.
• Combine drained marinade, curry powder, mayonnaise and spices. Whisk until smooth with a fork or small whisk.
• Mix cooled Rice A Roni in a 2-quart bowl with marinade dressing and chopped vegetables.
• Chill.

RICE-A-RONI SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES AND SHRIMP!

Steps:

• Prepare RICE-A-RONI as box directs.
• Remoce from heat and place in a large bowl to cool off. Lift with a large spoon a few times to help speed up the cooling process.
• Get all your vegetables prepared.
• Make the dressing by combining the Mayo with the marinade, lemon juice, curry powder, pepper.
• Add everything to the bowl. Pour over the dressing last, and combine well.
• Serve right away. or refrigerate and serve at another time. This is a wonderful lunch treat or a supper worthy of company! :-).
• (I used frozen salad shrimp from SAM'S Club).

RICE A RONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Rice A Roni as directed on package and chill.
• To the cooked Rice A Roni add the green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix well, chill and serve.