frog eye salad

Name: Frog Eye Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 large egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 large can crushed pineapple; 1 large can pineapple tidbits; 2 small cans mandarin oranges; 1 large cool whip; 8 ounce(s) mini-marshmallows; 16 ounce(s) acini di pepe (pasta)

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Linda Stevens

Longview, TX

Updated on Sep 21, 2012

I think of my granddaughters, Skyler & Rain when I make this recipe, since it came from their mama, Jamie. It's my favorite "fruit" salad -- preferred over any other because it has pineapple in it. This is a great one for church potlucks and large family gatherings. Often requested! It may be a little bit more "labor intensive" than some fruit salads, but it is well worth it. At first glance most folks think it is either some type of "cottage cheese" salad or a "glorified rice" type dish. As you can see from ingredients, it is neither!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons flour
1 large can crushed pineapple
1 large can pineapple tidbits
2 small cans mandarin oranges
1 large cool whip
8 ounces mini-marshmallows
16 ounces acini di pepe (pasta)

How To Make frog eye salad

Step 1

The NIGHT BEFORE: Begin by straining juice off of fruit into large saucepan on stove top. Reserve fruit in refrigerator overnight.

Step 2

Cook your pasta on stove top according to pkg. direction. (This pasta is difficult to find, but shape and size is important, so when you find it, buy extra. I buy Private Selection brand.) Once cooked, rinse with cold water.
Step 3

Combine the sugar, egg yolks, flour and salt in saucepan on stove top with the fruit juice. Cook and whisk until thickened.
Step 4

In very large stir & mix tupperware bowl, combine the cooled cooked pasta with the fruity sauce. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Step 5

Cover pasta mixture and refrigerate overnight.
Step 6

In THE MORNING: Mix the pineapple, oranges and mini-marshmallows into juice and pasta mixture. Fold in the cool whip and serve.
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