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Frog Eye Salad

Total Time
1h 37m
30m prep ยท 67m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetarian ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โ˜ช๏ธ Halal โœก๏ธ Kosher

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

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Combine pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 6

    Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts

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