This frog eye salad is made with acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta, coconut, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows for a sweet, chilled dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
- 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Step 1
Combine pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Step 3
Combine cooked pasta, cooled egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
Step 4
Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut; toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 581 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
Sodium648mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate114g | 41% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars75g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C30mg | 150% |
Calcium55mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium388mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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