Frog Eye Salad
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Frog Eye Salad
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Craving a sweet and creamy salad? Frog Eye Salad is a delightful combination of marshmallows, whipped topping, pecans, and a hint of pineapple.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces acini di pepe pasta or pastina pasta (1 box)
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits in juice drained but reserve the juice
- 2o ounces crushed pineapple in juice drained but reserve the juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons white flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cans mandarin oranges in juice (11 ounces each)
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup miniature colored marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions to cook it al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta in very cold water. Place in a large bowl in the fridge.
- Drain the pineapple tidbits to get 2 cups of pineapple juice. Use more juice from the crushed pineapple if needed.
- Remove 1 tablespoon of the pineapple juice and pour in a small bowl. Pour the remaining pineapple juice into a medium-sized pot and set over medium heat. Briskly whisk in the egg. Add the flour to the reserved tablespoon of pineapple juice and whisk with a fork until smooth like a paste -- add to the egg and pineapple juice mixture, whisking constantly. Add in the salt and white sugar.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and allow to cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Pour over the pasta and return the bowl to the fridge until both the pasta and the pineapple juice mixture are completely chilled.
- Meanwhile, open the cans and drain the mandarin oranges, the crushed pineapple, and pineapple tidbits. Make sure all the canned fruits are VERY well drained or your salad will be watery.
- Add the drained fruit into the cooled pasta mixture and gently stir together.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until all the ingredients are well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- Stir in the miniature marshmallows right before serving.
Notes
- For best results, transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1-2 days. This salad stores best without the marshmallows, but you can still keep it if it already has marshmallows added. Just keep in mind that the liquid from the fruit will begin to cause the salad to separate the longer it sits. I do not recommend freezing leftovers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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