FROG EYE SALAD

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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...

Provided by Linda Stevens

Categories     Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 1. The NIGHT BEFORE: Begin by straining juice off of fruit into large saucepan on stove top. Reserve fruit in refrigerator overnight.
  • 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.
  • 3. Combine the sugar, egg yolks, flour and salt in saucepan on stove top with the fruit juice. Cook and whisk until thickened.
  • 4. In very large stir & mix tupperware bowl, combine the cooled cooked pasta with the fruity sauce. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • 5. Cover pasta mixture and refrigerate overnight.
  • 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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