Danielle Hill
@dhill
Frog Eye Salad Delight
A delightful and refreshing fruit salad featuring acini di pepe pasta, pineapple, and mandarin oranges, all combined with a creamy dressing and topped with marshmallows and coconut. Perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:14
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups
- 1 cup
- 2
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 1/2 teaspoons, divided
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 (16 ounce) package
- 3 (11 ounce) cans
- 2 (20 ounce) cans
- 1 (20 ounce) can
- 1 (8 ounce) container
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Frog Eye Salad Delight.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your delightful salad.
Step 2
In a saucepan, blend together pineapple juice, sugar, beaten eggs, flour, and half a teaspoon of salt.
Step 3
Stir the mixture continuously over medium heat until it thickens, which should take around ten minutes.
Step 4
Once thickened, take the saucepan off the heat and incorporate the fresh lemon juice.
Step 5
Allow this vibrant mixture to cool to room temperature, which will take about an hour.
Step 6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Step 7
Add vegetable oil and the remaining two teaspoons of salt, then introduce the acini di pepe pasta.
Step 8
Cook until al dente, roughly five to seven minutes.
Step 9
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process.
Step 10
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and thawed whipped topping.
Step 11
Gently mix until everything is harmoniously blended.
Step 12
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for a minimum of eight hours, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 13
Just before serving, fold in the miniature marshmallows and shredded coconut with care.
Step 14
Toss lightly to combine and serve chilled, allowing your guests to savor the refreshing taste of this tropical delight.