Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

I think this is WAY too sweet -- I made the mistake of adding the colored marshmallows - it looked like an easter bunny threw up on the salad.

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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2009

I have been making this for years and people always request me to bring it. I am making it today for a huge family reunion tomorrow. Sometimes I will throw in a couple cans of drained fruit cocktail or tropical fruit. Never have added coconut. You must refrigerate overnight the pasta and sauce. Quit using cool whip because of the nasty they put in it. I use heavy whip cream now and it is delicious. Much better in my opinion. I keep 1/3 of it set aside and do not add marshmallows to that bowl for those who do not like that much sweetness. The rest I add the colored marshmallows to. The kids love that one. We also have to keep some at home because there is never any left to take back home.

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2009

I always make this for the 4th of July for famiily pinic. I am begged to bring this. I however do not use marshmellows or the cherries in this. I did at one time added walnuts

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Reviewed: May 25, 2009

I took this to a BBQ. Everybody loved it! People were going back for thirds and fourths! I omitted the cherries, but other than that I followed the recipe exactly as written. I will be making this again!

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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2009

This is the second time I have made this. My mom loves it the rest could do with out. It was OK. Will make again just for mom.

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2009

i forgot about this until i saw the pasta in the store. i could eat this like ice cream and its better for you. it makes a lot and keeps well in fridge.i hve sub peaches for pineapple.

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009

I had this for the first time at a wedding over the summer and I just had to make it myself. I've made it at least four times and my family begs for it at every holiday get together! I left out the marshmallows but other then that... its just perfect!

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2008

This turned out great! I added strawberries and seedless red grapes instead of the cherries. I also only chilled the pasta/custard for 6 hours instead of overnight and it turned out fine.

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Reviewed: May 26, 2008

yummmm, we've eaten this for years.Every gathering in Utah has a version of this,you can even get it at the groc store already made.I love it as is,made in two steps overnight only substitute a can of drained pineapple tidbits for the cherries.Polite society somewhere may call it Acini di Pepe salad but us casual folks know it as Frog eye salad.

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008

Wonderful recipe! I didn't change a thing, and this salad was enjoyed by the ladies in my office. Good stuff, thanks!

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2007

SO GOOD!!! I made this to bring to a potluck Christmas party and it was a big hit. I did add an extra partial can of oranges because I didn't think it had enough. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out wonderful. It made a huge amount but still managed to be entirely gone by the end of the party.

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007

LOVE THIS RECIPE! Great for holiday dinners all year round. **I omit the cherries, but if you are a cherry fan go ahead and toss 'em in!

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kendra

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

Made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit!! Only substitutions I made were cutting the sugar in half (like many suggested) and I used two 8 oz. containers of cool whip. Excellent recipe!

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Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2007

Does not need the marshmallows otherwise really good.

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Jennie B

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2007

I've made this a few times and keep forgetting to review - it's very tasty. I do halve the sugar (it's quite sweet) and would like to try it with orzo instead of the acini di pepe at some point. I have also used extra fruit instead of the marshmallows. I could very happily just eat the custard ... it is wonderful stuff. :)

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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2007

I love this salad. I have loved it since I was a kid. My family recipe is a little different though. No marshmallows and different measurements for the ingredients.

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2007

Absolutely delicous!!! Took this to a picnic, and someone else had brought the same thing except with elbow macaroni. Hers was passed up by many, but mine was nearly gone! It may seem like an odd combination, but it is YUMMY! Will definately make again.

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2007

very good, this is a great pot-luck dish

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2007

I made this salad once for a luncheon at work, and it was a hit. The only thing I added to the dish was chopped walnuts.

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2007

Incredible!!! It is so delicious. Everyone loves this. It is always a big hit at pot luck dinners.

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