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Acini di Pepe Salad

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"Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. These rice shaped pasta work well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party I get requests for the recipe."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 7 ounces miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  2. In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
  3. The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2003 by MARIETRACY 
I have made this salad with a few alterations that make this recipe the bomb! Substitute the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 17, 2006 by ceci 
I loved this salad, be careful, it makes a lot. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by KIKUCHAN 
My family loves this! I took it to a potluck with friends, and they loved it too! I had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by OCCHLTNRSE 
This salad is great. I followed someone elses lead and changed flour to cornstarch and cooled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 3, 2006 by Barb E 
This recipe was a great hit for Christmas dinner. I cut down the sugar to 1/2 cup. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
It must be me, since most other reviewers loved this recipe. I couldn't get past the texture.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by Anderswin 
Wow, what a treat!! I served this at a large family gathering and everyone loved it!! I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 5, 2007 by CLESHO 
very good, this is a great pot-luck dish MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2006 by Recipiehnd 
Always a favorite to serve at home or to take to gatherings. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by JEVE 
I was not overly impressed. It tasted okay at first, but knowing that you're eating pasta... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Acini di Pepe Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 481

  • Total Fat: 8.9g
  • Cholesterol: 53mg
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Total Carbs: 95.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 6.8g

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