Frog Eye Salad
A delightful dessert salad combining acini di pepe pasta, fruits, and a creamy pudding mixture, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Instructions
- Cook the acini di pepe pasta according to package instructions; once done, drain and set aside to cool.
- Combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk in a large bowl. Stir gently until thickened.
- Stir in the drained crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, shredded coconut, and optional chopped nuts.
- Fold in the cooled acini di pepe pasta until well-coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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