Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

My boss gave me this recipe and it is fantastic. Don’t be afraid of the combination of fruit and pasta! This makes a great side dish for a potluck or picnic.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs
Yield:
24 servings
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package Rosa Marina (orzo) pasta
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.

Step 2
Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 3
Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196
Calories
5g
Fat
35g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat4g 22%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars19g
Protein4g
Vitamin C16mg 78%
Calcium16mg 1%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium132mg 3%

*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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