YANKEE SALAD

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This is a light and cool summer salad made with pasta and frozen whipped topping.

Provided by Linda Sims

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 14h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a sauce pan, combine the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, pineapple juice and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Toss together the pasta and cooked pineapple juice mixture. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Break up chilled pasta with a spoon and mix in pineapple, mandarin oranges and cherries. Fold in thawed whipped topping, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.3 calories, Carbohydrate 124.7 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 205.4 mg, Sugar 63.9 g

David Mosdale
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.


Mian G Shaban
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.


Kevin Mack
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Jamie Bebee
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal.


RickG06
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Arrion Mcmorris
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Irshad Akthar
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I love the addition of apples to this salad. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Khem Grg
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have cabbage, carrots, and celery on hand, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Lea Lowe
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.


mayhan jalal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


MILON MIAH MD
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of cabbage, carrots, celery, and onion is classic, and the dressing is just the right amount of sweet and tangy.


Nasky Nashky
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This Yankee salad was a hit at our family potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy dressing and the crunchy vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.