Rice-A-Roni Salad (MS) Recipe

1 6.9-ounce box chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni
2 to 4 green onions, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 cup black olives, sliced
1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 8-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook Rice-A-Roni according to package instructions. Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes and combine with rice, onions, peppers, olives, chicken and water chestnuts. Mix together mayonnaise, curry powder and reserved marinade. Pour over rice mixture and stir until well mixed. Season to taste. Serve warm or cold.

Tips From Our Test Kitchen: This salad makes a perfect light lunch or dinner. Use low-salt Rice-A-Roni and reduce olives if you’re watching your sodium. Substitute plain yogurt for mayonnaise to reduce calories.