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Zesty Artichoke Salad

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Lunch World
Zesty Artichoke Salad
Ingredients
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1 (13.8 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix (such as Rice-A-Roni)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, diced
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 12 pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
Instructions
1
Begin preparing the salad by heating a large skillet over medium heat and spraying it with cooking spray.
2
Add the rice and vermicelli mix to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the vermicelli is golden brown.
3
Gradually add water and seasoning packet to the skillet, stirring constantly as it comes to a boil.
4
Cover the skillet and lower the heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
5
Transfer the skillet contents to a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes, allowing it to cool down.
6
Prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, curry powder, and hot pepper sauce in a separate bowl.
7
Mix the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
8
Combine artichoke hearts, green onions, bell pepper, and olives in a separate mixing bowl.
9
Once the rice has cooled down, add it to the vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.
10
Pour the prepared dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture, stirring everything together until it is well combined.
11
Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.