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Fiesta Rice Salad with House Special Dressing

This rice salad is a fiesta in a bowl! Plenty of add-ins and the dressing will keep them coming back for more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dips, dressings, salads, sauces, side dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rice salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 652kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

SALAD

  • 4 cups cooked cold rice
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 2 tbs fresh snipped chives optional

HOUSE SPECIAL DRESSING

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 pkg Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Romano mixture
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Mix desired amount of dressing into salad. Cover and chill if not serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1635IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg