This salad is the perfect addition to any summer gathering! Acini de Pepe pasta, sweet pineapple sauce, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows all combined into one sweet, yummy salad.
Servings18servings
Calories167kcal
AuthorAmy
Ingredients
8ouncesAcini De Pepe pasta
1cuppineapple juicereserved from pineapple tidbits
1/2cupsugar
1tablespoonflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1largeegg beaten
1/2tablespoonlemon juice
22ouncesmandarin orangesdrained
20ouncespineapple tidbitsdrained and reserve juice
8ouncescrushed pineappledrained
1 1/2cupsminiature marshmallows
3/4cupcoconutshredded
8ouncescool whip
Instructions
Cook the Acini De Pepe pasta according to package directions. When done, rinse under cold water in strainer. Let cool.
In a saucepan over medium high heat stir together pineapple juice, sugar, flour, salt and egg. Cook and stir constantly until mixture thickens and is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool.
In a large mixing bowl combine the pasta and thickened mixture. Then gently fold in the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, pineapple tidbits, marshmallows and coconut. Fold in cool whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Frog Eye Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 160mg5%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 296IU6%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.