FROG EYE SALAD

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Acine de Pepe is a small, round pasta, hence the "Frog's Eye". My kids are wild about this recipe. It is their choice whenever we are asked to bring a dish for a pot luck.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups acini di pepe pasta (uncooked)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserving 1/4 cup juice)
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (I use regular, not sugar-free) or 1 (1 1/2 ounce) box sugar free vanilla pudding (I use regular, not sugar-free)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (12 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, drained
3 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 11 minutes.
  • Drain well, rinsing with cold water to cool pasta.
  • In large bowl, beat reserved pineapple juice, milk, sugar and pudding mix for 2 minutes.
  • Gently stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.

The Apprentice Life Of. Wesley-Dean Shrives
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This salad was a disappointment. The flavors just didn't come together for me. I think it's because the pineapple was too tart. I would recommend using a sweeter variety of pineapple if you're going to make this salad.


db saud
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I also like to add a little bit of red onion for some extra bite. It's the perfect salad for a summer gathering.


Makayla Mollett
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I've made this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweetness of the pineapple and grapes pairs perfectly with the crunch of the nuts. I also like to add a little bit of celery for some extra texture. It's a great make-ahead salad, to


Rebecca Okonkwo
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Meh.


Jeremia Shilongo shishiveni
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This was a unique and refreshing salad that was a hit at my potluck! The combination of pineapple, grapes, marshmallows, and nuts gave it a sweet and savory flavor that everyone loved. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I was able to whip i


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