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Frog Eye Salad
Creamy, fluffy, homemade Frog Eye Salad with acini de pepe, pineapple, coconut, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and bananas.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Refrigeration
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits , drained and juice reserved
- 10 ounce can crushed pineapple , drained and juice reserved
- 1 cup reserved pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup acini di pepe noodles
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges , drained
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 banana , sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple cans and reserve the juice. Reserve the pineapple fruit in the fridge for later.
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine the pineapple juice, sugar, egg yolk, salt and cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
- Cook until mixtures comes to a low boil and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Cook acini de pepe noodles according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- Combine the acini de pepe and the thickened sauce in a tupperware. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Once the acini de pepe mixture has chilled add it to a large bowl with the pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, and bananas.
- In a separate bowl beat the cream and sugar together until stiff peaks. Fold fresh whipped cream into the acini de pepe mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
715IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
22.9mg
(25%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 22.9mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.