Curried Rice-A-Roni Artichoke Salad
Curried Rice-A-Roni Artichoke Salad blends cooked chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni with chopped artichokes, green onion, green bell pepper, and thinly sliced olives, tossed in a curry-infused mayonnaise dressing. This salad combines the savory, spiced rice with crisp vegetables and creamy sauce, producing a dish that works served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, offering flexible serving options for different occasions or preferences.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% 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.