Fruit Pasta Salad

Everyone who tries this salad LOVES it. The problem is getting people to try it. I even changed the name of it to get people to try it! It used to be called Frog-Eyed Salad but all that did was freak people out. It’s because the Acini De Pepe pasta looks like tapioca…but like…AND? Anyway, this recipe makes a BOATLOAD and it’s freaking delicious.


Serving Size: 10-12 servings
Fruity Pasta Salad

Fruity Pasta Salad

A great pot luck meal...if they'll try it.
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Acini De Pepe pasta, uncooked (1/2 package)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 15-ounce can juice-packed crushed pineapple, drained, reserving juice
  • 1 16-ounce can fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Acini De Pepe according to package directions.
  2. In heavy saucepan, beat egg with wire whisk until foamy. Stir in sugar, flour, salt and reserved pineapple liquid. Over low heat, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  3. In large bowl, combine Acini De Pepe with egg mixture. Chill thoroughly, about 1 hour.
  4. Stir in pineapple, fruit cocktail and marshmallows. Fold in whipped cream. Cover; chill thoroughly.
  5. Stir before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

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