Rice Pilaf Salad With Salami Artichokes And Provolone Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PILAF SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, add rice pilaf mix, broth and contents of Spice Sack; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• While pilaf cooks, prepare vinaigrette by whisking all ingredients together; set aside.
• Remove cooked pilaf from heat. Stir in vinaigrette.
• Stir in olives, parsley, green onion and pine nuts.
• Gently fold in feta and tomatoes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• If desired, refrigerate and serve slightly chilled.
• Cook's Note: Regular chicken broth, vegetable broth or water can be substituted for the reduced-sodium chicken broth.

CURRIED RICE AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Rice as directed on box, but brown using olive oil, instead of butter.
• Mix Mayonnaise, curry powder and reserved marinade together, and set aside.
• Combine cooked Rice-a-Roni, artichoke hearts, olives, green onions and bell pepper.
• Pour mayonnaise mixture over rice mix.
• Stir to coat.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• Enjoy!

ARTICHOKE-RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice in water as directed on package.
• In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.

RICE AND ARTICHOKE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add rice and stir to coat.
• Stir in artichokes, 2 cups water, broth, wine, and salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook until rice is tender and absorbs liquid, about 18 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with fork and stir in parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

RICE A RONI ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Rice A Roni according to directions omitting butter. Let cool completely.
• Combine drained marinade, curry powder, mayonnaise and spices. Whisk until smooth with a fork or small whisk.
• Mix cooled Rice A Roni in a 2-quart bowl with marinade dressing and chopped vegetables.
• Chill.

RICE PILAF SALAD WITH SALAMI, ARTICHOKES AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Cook Rice Mix as directed on package.
• Spoon rice mixture into large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add artichokes, salami, cheese, olive oil and vinegar; toss to blend.
• Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 242, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 747mg , Protein: 9g, Total Fat: 14g , Fiber: 1g, Carbohydrate: 20g.