Frog Eye Salad

Frog Eye Salad Recipe
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Recipe Rating:
 3 Ratings
Category: Pasta Salads
Serves: 12
Prep Time:
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Ingredients

1 c white sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 c unsweetened pineapple juice
2 eggs,beaten
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 qt water
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 pkg 16 ounce acini di pepe pasta
3 can(s) (11 oz )mandarin oranges, drained
2 can(s) 20 oz pineappple tidbits,drain
1 can(s) 20 oz crushed pinapple,drain
1 pkg 8 oz frozen whipped top, thaw
1 c miniature marshmallows
1 c shredded coconut
Pinched by granny50, and 65 more.
Lightly Salted
The Villages, FL (pop. 13,926)
FloridaGal
Member Since May 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diana's Notes:

I had this salad while visiting family in North Dakota. My Florida friends had never had it nor had I! Great take on a pasta salad!

 

Directions

1
In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, 1/2 tsp salt ,pineapple juice and eggs. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
2
Bring water to boil, add oil, remaining salt and cook pasta al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
3
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Before serving add marshmallows and coconut. Toss and serve.
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skeen
Stephanie Dodd skeen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jun 17, 2012
excellent salad!!
whodeydiva
Mary Kay Nugent whodeydiva
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 8, 2012
I love pasta!! Probably my biggest weakness...so when I saw this recipe I thought, WOW what a different way to use pasta, so I gathered the ingredients and made it...first of all, it makes a TON!! There are only 2 of us and my first thought was OMG we will never eat all of this....the flavor combination is amazing....very light fresh and tropical...great for summer...I personally loved it...just need to cut the recipe at least in half....my husband didn't care for it, he didn't like the texture...said it felt like pea gravel in his mouth (MEN...lol)maybe next time I will make it with orzo for a different texture...will try it again...thanks for sharing!
user Mary Kay Nugent whodeydiva
I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
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FloridaGal
Diana Hohman FloridaGal
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 17, 2012
If the texture was like pea gravel, I don't think you cooked the pasta long enough...I cooked it 5-6 minutes for this salad. Thanks for trying!
skeen
Stephanie Dodd skeen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 18, 2012
OMG; I love this salad and it does sound like Mary Kay didn't cook the pasta long enough because it should be very soft. It does make a lot and is excellent for potlucks or big events. A great salad for summer. Thanks, Diana, for posting!!!
FloridaGal
Diana Hohman FloridaGal
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 18, 2012
Thanks for your comments again! I agree it is a great dish for potlucks..it makes a lot! There are only two of us and I would only make it to share with a lot of friends!
whodeydiva
Mary Kay Nugent whodeydiva
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jul 18, 2012
Thanks you guys for the suggestion of cooking the pasta longer...I didn't agree with my husband's assessment that the texture was like pea gravel...that was just his opinion, but nonetheless I loved the salad and will make again for a pot luck sometime...I was sure I cooked the pasta according to pkg. directions (first time I had used this type of pasta) but will double check next time....thanks again ladies and happy cooking!!

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