Easy Artichoke Rice Salad

• 1 box chicken rice-a-roni
• 1 box of fried rice w/ almonds Rice-A-Roni
• 2 jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 can sliced ripe black olives, drained (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained,cut in halves (about 1/3 cup)
• 12 cup mayonnaise
• 13 cup sour cream or 13 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 14 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 12 teaspoon curry powder
• 14 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Cook the packages of rice according the the directions; let cool.
2. Combine the cooked rice and remaining salad ingredients.
3. Combine dressing ingredients (including the reserved liquid from the artichokes).
4. Mix salad and dressing together and let chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving; when combined the salad will become a greenish color.
5. You can substitute green olives for the black, if you prefer; salad is also good with chopped cooked chicken added!

chicken rice, rice w almonds, hearts, green onions, onion flakes, black olives, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, feta cheese, curry powder, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-artichoke-rice-salad-29278 (may not work)