Artichoke-Rice Salad

By jannycerv

Ingredients

• 1 box chicken-flavor Rice-A-Roni, prepared without butter
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 12 pimento olives, sliced
• 2 (6 oz.) jars marinated artichoke hearts (Caramia brand), drain 1, reserve marinade of other
• 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder
• Lemon juice, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice; cool. Add vegetables. Mix together mayonnaise, curry, lemon juice and marinade from artichokes. Combine rice/vegetables with dressing. Stir in nuts (toasted almonds or cashews) at last minute for more crunch. Chill several hours to blend flavors. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.