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glorified "rice" salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Selma Lucas
Sterling, AK

I hadn't made this in years until last month for our 'Christmas in July' party for our ladies group. The last time was in the early 80's that I had it. I didn't have enough rice so I improvised. It was a big hit. I used orzo pasta. You can also use fresh fruits instead of canned. Mix it up to your liking.

(1 rating)
yield 10 + (based on 1/2 c. servings)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For glorified "rice" salad

  • 1
    small can mandarin oranges, chopped, drained
  • 1
    small can pineapple tidbits or crushed, drained
  • 1
    large can fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1
    small jar marchino cherries, quartered (opt)
  • 1-1 1/2
    cup coconut
  • 1/2-1
    cup walnuts, chopped (opt)
  • 1/2 bag
    pastel mini-marshmallows
  • 1 pint
    whip cream, whipped or small tub coolwhip
  • 8 oz
    orzo pasta, uncooked

How To Make glorified "rice" salad

  • 1
    Cook orzo according to directions on package. Rinse in cold water. Can cook the day before and place in fridge over night.
  • 2
    Open and drain all fruits, except cherries. If not using the whole jar of cherries, remove what you want and dry them on a paper towel and then quarter them.
  • 3
    While orzo is cooling, whip up whip cream to stiff peaks.
  • 4
    Stir all ingredients into whipped cream and chill.

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