This frog eye salad is made with acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta, coconut, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows for a sweet, chilled holiday dessert.
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons salt , divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 , 16 ounce
- 3 , 11 ounce
- 2 , 20 ounce
- 1 , 20 ounce
- 1 , 8 ounce
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Combine pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened.
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3
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
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4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
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5
Combine cooked pasta, cooled egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
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6
Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut; toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts
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