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Frog Eye Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Awe  PHOTO BY: 5boys2cook4 

"A frog eye pasta salad with coconut and marshmallows."
Frog Eye Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 98 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  14 Hrs 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
  • 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a sauce pan, 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.
  2. Bring water to a boil, add oil, remaining salt and cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Before serving add marshmallows and coconut. Toss and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2005 by JMKLEIN 
I've made Frog Eye Salad for 20 years and I always get requests for this recipe. It's always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by SHOP GIRL 
I LOVE this salad. Though, to make it easier I took out the first 7 ingredients and skipped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by JANNA RODRIGUEZ 
This is a wonderful recipe. However it is very addictive. Children like it as long as you use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by JFOSS 
I've always considered Cool Whip disgusting and never used it in anything and always avoid it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MCCHICK 
I have made this recipe numerous times (minus the coconut). I use a 12oz. carton of "lite"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by RUBIES71 
This recipe has all the pieces of being a great summer fruit salad... I marinated the pasta in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by BASHBISH 
Excellent dessert. I added cherries to the top and served twenty people. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by JIMVALKIDS 
Watch out this makes a large amount. I think it serves about 20 or more. My husband and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by KYLEEH 
This is one of my favorite salads. The only negative thing I can say is that I can't stop... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by ROBINSTORCH 
Maybe I did something wrong, but this was absolutely awful. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Frog Eye Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 11

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 526

  • Total Fat: 10.3g
  • Cholesterol: 39mg
  • Sodium: 588mg
  • Total Carbs: 101.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 8g

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