hawaiian ("frog eye") salad

Name: Hawaiian ("Frog Eye") Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1-16 oz box(es) acini de pepi pasta; 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 3/4 cup(s) pineapple juice; 2 large eggs, well beaten; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 3 can(s) mandarin oranges; 2-20 0z can(s) pineapple chunks, drained; 1-20 0z can(s) crushed pineapple, drained; 1-8oz - cool whip; 1 cup(s) miniature marshmallows; 1 cup(s) flaked coconut (optional)

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Kathy Lycan

Graham, WA

Updated on Sep 10, 2011

This is one of my family's favorites, requested for every summertime get-together! A light and fruity pasta salad, it is perfect for parties or barbeques, and the recipe makes a LARGE quantity. Some people are put off by the name "Frog Eye", so we have re-named it Hawaiian Salad. Kid tested, mother approved! We love it!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

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yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

1-16 oz box acini de pepi pasta
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups pineapple juice
2 large eggs, well beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cans mandarin oranges
2-20 0z cans pineapple chunks, drained
1-20 0z can crushed pineapple, drained
1-8oz - cool whip
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut (optional)

How To Make hawaiian ("frog eye") salad

Step 1

NOTE: For best flavor, use canned pineapple juice, not the juice from the canned fruit. Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain well, set aside.

Step 2

In a Medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in juice and eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine pasta with cooled cooked mixture. If possible, store overnight. Add drained pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, coconut (if desired) and marshmallows. Fold in Cool Whip, until well incorporated. Gently fold in mandarin oranges. Cover and refrigerate. Can store up to 1 week. Can be frozen, but it does alter the texture.
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