Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2009

my mom used to make this when i was a kid so about 8 years ago i looked it up and here there it was. now i get yelled at by my family if i don't make this for every birthday and holiday. very good. just made a batch for my son's b day party tomorrow.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

noah5me

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2009

This was not a big hit with my family. They love all the ingredients that was used in this recipe, but for some reason it was not well liked.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Trust this skinny cook

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2009

This is great!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

kcmartin1

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 17, 2009

It was very tasty! Good treat for kids to have now and then but be prepared for their sugar rush.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

mwaqas

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009

Since introducing this salad to my friends and family I always get assigned to bring this to almost every reunion and barbecue! I omit the cherries and use the fruity flavored marshmallows to make it fun for my kids.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Skyler

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

I skipped a step and used instant pudding and substituted a 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple for the juice. I left the cherries out as I never put cherries in this recipe. My sister uses green grapes though.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cat's Recipes

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Pittsburg, Kansas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008

I had made this in the past but lost the recipe. This is a great dessert but be warned that this recipe makes A LOT! I followed it exactly just used the colored marshmallows for Easter. Next time I'll only make 1/2 a recipe. The little bag of pasta doesn't seem like much but it expands and with the added ingredients it makes plenty! It has a nice cool, light, fruity taste -perfect for a hot summer's day dessert. It looks a little different but if you convince people to try they love it! Make sure and serve it well chilled. Thanks for reminding me how good this is!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Missy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

I altered it a bit - removed the cherries and marshmellows and up'd the quantity of oranges and pineapple. It was a hit!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

dino0519

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Snohomish, Washington, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2007

I was so glad to find this recipe, we always make frog eye salad for big holiday meals. Before, I always used the recipe on the back of a certain pasta, but my grocer discontinued carrying that brand. This recipe is even better anyway. As for the lady that complained about it not being healthy, there are some easy substitutions to make. Whole grain pasta, fresh fruit and Splenda, you can even use real whipped cream just before you serve it. Delicious!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Juniper

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2007

This is delicious. I don't know how anyone could think otherwise!! I brought this to a potluck this afternoon and everyone asked for the recipe. :) Mmm, Mmm, good. Thanks for sharing.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Oprah

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2007

Great salad for a Potluck or BBQ!! Easy to make and tastes great! Thanks for the recipe.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CALHELGE

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2007

This is my favorite salad! It is so yummy; definitely a comfort food around our house. I've tried many different recipes and this one is my fav. I just wish there were a way to take out the eggs, though, because some people in my family are allergic to eggs. Anyway, appreciated the tidbit about being able to freeze it. I add a little cinnamon to mine and coconut; adds a little extra something to it. I also put vanilla in the "sauce."

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Donna

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Spokane, Washington, USA

Living In: Nampa, Idaho, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2007

How is this perfect for kids or anyone? As a treat, yes... but to pretend it's healthy is crazy. There is no fresh fruit, it's all syrup based canned. Then add sugar and fake whipped cream and white flour. Wow. It may be tasty, but treat it like a once in a while sugary dessert.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
10 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Jennalynn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 15, 2007

I used this recipe the first time I ever made frog-eyed salad. It was a hit at the bbq we went to. The next time we were invited back they requested that we bring this salad. It may have even been the reason we were invited ;)! Each time I made it I was not able to refrigerate for 8 hours for one reason or another. Both times I put the bowl in the freezer the morning of and stirred every 15 minutes until it was chilled through and not quite freezing to the side of the bowl. Then I refrigerated and added the rest of the ingredients right before we left for the bbq.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
11 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

marmommie

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2007

This is so yummy and comforting. I make it everytime we have a cookout at home and it always disappears! :) Thank you!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

DEBWALTER

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Laramie, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2005

Very good! I halved this recipe & it still makes a lot! Will definitely make again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SAWLACEY

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2005

Thanks Jannet! This salad was a big hit!! Even my picky little boys ate it up!! GREAT!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Mommychef

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2005

My mom made this all the time growing up in Kansas (big hit with everyone I knew in KANSAS). My husband and I moved to Virginia and I made it at a potluck at work and nearly everyone hated it to a point they told me that pasta and fruit shouldn't be mixed together. I was given the hardest time for months. Definitly not an east coast thing.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JENNIEB22

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2005

I'm so glad I found this recipe. My aunt used to make it and I loved it. It's a wonderful way to get in some Vitamin C, and a pretty healthy/low-fat desert. I used splenda instead of sugar and added bananas before serving. I think it'd be great with some apples tossed in too. Will make again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SHERS54

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2005

I first had this recipe when I lived in Kansas. It is light and fruity, my kids love it. I bring it to pot luck dinners and always double the recipe so there is a batch for home and a batch to go. You can always add more fruit, I like to throw in some marachino cherries for the color and I love cherries. The name makes it a good one for Halloween, but it is really wonderful in the spring and summer also because it is light and cold.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful