SWEET FROG-EYE PASTA SALAD
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
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
FROG EYE SALAD
An acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta salad with coconut, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.
Provided by Judy Awe
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 14h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, combine sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pineapple juice and eggs. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
- Bring water to a boil, add oil, remaining salt and cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Before serving add marshmallows and coconut. Toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 647.7 mg, Sugar 74.5 g
FROG EYE SALAD
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
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.
DELIGHTFUL FRUIT SALAD
"As much or as little Cool Whip can be added - to taste. If I have some mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries, I add a few to the top. I used this recipe as a salad, but my friends say it is good enough to be a dessert!" -Elaine Bailey, Bloomfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, 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 large 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 whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 4g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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