DEE-LIGHT-FUL FRUIT SALAD

DEE-LIGHT-FUL FRUIT SALAD image

Provided by Kimi Gaines @kimijo

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 3/4 cup(s) reserved pineapple juice
2 - eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 package(s) 16 oz acini di pepe pasta
3 can(s) 11 oz each mandarin oranges, drained
2 can(s) 20oz each pineapple chunks, drained
1 can(s) 20oz crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup(s) miniature marshmallows
1 cup(s) coconut
12 ounce(s) container of cool whip

Steps:

In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice.
Transfer to a bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover surface of dressing with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a very large bowl; stir in the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut and dressing. Fold in cool whip. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.