Curried Rice-A-Roni Artichoke Salad
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Curried Rice-A-Roni Artichoke Salad
Description
Curried Rice-A-Roni Artichoke Salad starts by preparing the chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni according to package instructions. The cooked rice is combined with chopped artichokes (not pickled), sliced green onion, chopped green bell pepper, and very thinly sliced olives, creating a varied texture and fresh flavor balance.
The salad’s distinctive flavor is developed through a dressing made by mixing the reserved artichoke juice with mayonnaise and curry powder. This mixture brings a subtle warmth and slight tang to the creamy sauce, complementing the rice and vegetable mixture while avoiding overpowering spices.
This dish is versatile, suitable to enjoy hot just after mixing, at room temperature for buffet-style meals, or chilled after refrigeration, where the taste deepens and melds. Its range of serving temperatures makes it convenient for make-ahead meals and gatherings. The curry powder provides a mild but distinct character that enhances the salad’s profile.
Ingredients
- 1 box Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor
- 16 ounces Artichoke not the pickled kind. just regular, chopped
- 1 cup green onion sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 20-30 olive sliced very thin
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- Prepare rice-a-roni as directed. chop all ingredients and SAVE artichoke juice. Mix this with the Mayo and curry powder and pour over all chopped veggies and rice-a-roni. This is good hot, cold, and in-between!
Notes
- This salad can be served hot, room temperature, or chilled to highlight different flavor nuances.
- Allowing the salad to chill for several hours deepens the flavor and blends the ingredients.
- Curry powder adds a unique flavor that distinguishes this from typical rice salads.
- Use fresh artichokes and save the juice to enhance the dressing’s flavor.
- The dish can be prepared ahead for entertaining or busy meal prep.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 867mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 40.5mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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