Rice-A-Roni Salad
Description
Mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce create a nippy dressing for this rice and chicken salad. Water chestnuts and celery add a bit of crunch.
Ingredients
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1 (13 4/5 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (e.g. Rice A Roni)
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1/4 tablespoon butter
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5 cups water
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 dash Worcestershire sauce
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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.
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.