SWEET FROG-EYE PASTA SALAD

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My mom makes this tasty summer fruit salad. I like the fact that it makes a lot. A great addition to any potluck or picnic. It does take a couple days to prepare - but I believe it is worth the wait!

Provided by Chef on the coast

Categories     Fruit

Time P2DT25m

Yield 25 cups, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cups pineapple juice
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
33 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, flour and salt in saucepan.
  • Gradually stir in pineapple juice and eggs.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring until thickened. (Pick white part out). Remove from heat; add lemon juice.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Combine water, oil, 1/2 tsp salt - boil and cook pasta 5-8 minutes in a rolling boil until pasta is done.
  • Drain, rinse with cold water. Rinse again. Cool to room temperature. Using very large bowl, combine pasta and cooled, cooked sauce, lightly but thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate overnight covered tightly.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until chilled in airtight container. Keeps about 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 196.7, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 27.4, Protein 3.7

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