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Frog Eye Salad (Acini de Pepe Salad)

Frog Eye Salad (Acini de Pepe Salad) is a sweet and fluffy dessert salad made from eggs, pineapple, cool whip, and marshmallows, perfect for the holidays or a potluck!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pound Acini di pepe pasta
  • 2 cups canned mandarin oranges drained well
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained well
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot whisk together the sugar, flour, salt, pineapple juice and eggs on medium heat until thickened then turn off the heat and whisk in the lemon juice.
  2. Cook the acini de pepe pasta one minute shy of the directions then drain and rinse well before adding to the pineapple egg mixture and mixing it together.
  3. Refrigerate the pasta mixture until fully chilled and just before serving mix with the oranges, pineapple, cool whip and marshmallows.

Notes

  • Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 82g (27%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 501mg (21%) Potassium 212mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 610IU (12%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 501mg 21%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 610IU 12%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.