Recipe for Frogeye Salad
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Recipe for Frogeye Salad
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Frog Eye Salad is a potluck classic and a family favorite around here. This weird-sounding but delicious dessert salad is made with acini de pepe pasta, pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, and marshmallows!
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Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup uncooked acini de pepe pasta
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits, reserve juice
- 10 ounces crushed pineapple, reserve juice
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Sauce
- 1 cup reserved pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Cook the acini de pepe pasta in a pot of boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Drain and reserve the pineapple juice from both cans of pineapple.
- In a small saucepan, combine the reserved pineapple juice, sugar, egg, salt, and cornstarch over medium heat. Whisk well and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Combine the cooled sauce and pasta and stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Add the crushed pineapple, pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, coconut, and marshmallows to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Whip the cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then add to the pasta and fruit. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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