RIZZO SALAD (CREAMY FRUIT SALAD W/ORZO)

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Rizzo Salad (creamy fruit salad w/orzo) image

This salad is cool and refreshing; very easy to make. Similar to an ambrosia salad but the orzo gives it a different twist. Serve this at your next shower, picnic, potluck, summer BBQ, Easter dinner, etc. Prepare the night before serving.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
4 (8 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, juice drained and reserved
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Cook and drain orzo noodles.
  • In a saucepan combine eggs, sugar, salt, cornstarch while gradually adding in reserved juice and stir to mix.
  • Bring to a boil and stir, until mixture is a little thick.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine orzo, orange, pineapple and juice mixture; mix with Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

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