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Frog Eye Salad

A delicious fruit salad, perfect for warm summer days.
Course Fun for Kids, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine All-American
Keyword fruit, Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple *see note
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 16 oz package acini di pepe pasta
  • 3 11 oz cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 20 oz cans pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 8 oz tub non-dairy whipped topping
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Note: Use drained pineapple juice and mandarin orange juice plus enough water to equal 1 3/4 cups.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pineapple juice and eggs.
  • Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
  • Bring water to a boil. add oil, remaining salt and cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping.
  • Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until well chilled. Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut. Toss and serve.