Rice-A-Roni Salad

Mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce create a nippy dressing for this rice and chicken salad. Water chestnuts and celery add a bit of crunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 160 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 5 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (13.8 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
• 0.25 tablespoon butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine rice-vermicelli mix and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until vermicelli is golden brown. Slowly stir in water and seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer rice to a large serving bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill.

Step 2

Add green onions, water chestnuts, celery, chicken, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to rice in the bowl; mix until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator until serving time.