Easy Artichoke Rice Salad |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I remembered Mom making this salad when I was a teenager, so I recently asked her for the recipe. Between her memories and mine, this is what we came up with - it's great for picnics and potlucks and is very tasty. :) Ingredients:
1 box chicken rice-a-roni |
1 box of fried rice w/ almonds rice-a-roni |
2 jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved |
3 green onions, chopped |
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes |
1 can sliced ripe black olives, drained (about 1/4 cup) |
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained,cut in halves (about 1/3 cup) |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/3 cup sour cream or 1/3 cup plain yogurt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese |
1/2 teaspoon curry powder |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
Directions:
1. Cook the packages of rice according the the directions; let cool.
2. Combine the cooked rice and remaining salad ingredients.
3. Combine dressing ingredients (including the reserved liquid from the artichokes).
4. Mix salad and dressing together and let chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving; when combined the salad will become a greenish color.
5. You can substitute green olives for the black, if you prefer; salad is also good with chopped cooked chicken added!
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