glorified "rice" salad

Name: GLORIFIED "RICE" SALAD
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 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 ounce(s) orzo pasta, uncooked

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Selma Lucas

Sterling, AK

Updated on Aug 16, 2010

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.

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prep time 20 Min

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yield 10 + (based on 1/2 c. servings)

Ingredients

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 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked

How To Make glorified "rice" salad

Step 1

Cook orzo according to directions on package. Rinse in cold water. Can cook the day before and place in fridge over night.

Step 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.
Step 3

While orzo is cooling, whip up whip cream to stiff peaks.
Step 4

Stir all ingredients into whipped cream and chill.
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