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Frog Eyed Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Jannet PHOTO BY: Pam

"If you want your kids to eat fruits and pasta get them to help with this. My aunt made this for my oldest son."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	9 Hrs
Original recipe yield 15 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS

In large saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, egg yolks, flour, pineapple juice and lemon juice. Stir and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
While sauce is cooking, 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 and rinse with cold water.
In large bowl, combine cooked mixture with pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Toss pasta with pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, marshmallows and whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2003 by CANDI533

Just Perfect For The Kids!!! MORE

Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by marmommie

I used this recipe the first time I ever made frog-eyed salad. It was a hit at the bbq we... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by JENNIEB22

My mom made this all the time growing up in Kansas (big hit with everyone I knew in KANSAS).... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2005 by SHERS54

I'm so glad I found this recipe. My aunt used to make it and I loved it. It's a wonderful way... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by TAIRADTRIPP

This salad is wonderful, it's my personal favorite. I make it every Thanksgiving and... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by Donna

This is my favorite salad! It is so yummy; definitely a comfort food around our house. I've... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2007 by Jennalynn

How is this perfect for kids or anyone? As a treat, yes... but to pretend it's healthy is... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by NATALEE

This is delicious. I don't know how anyone could think otherwise!! I brought this to a potluck... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by DEBHOLDRIDGE

This is so yummy and comforting. I make it everytime we have a cookout at home and it always... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2005 by Pam

I first had this recipe when I lived in Kansas. It is light and fruity, my kids love it. I... MORE

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