Frog Eyed Salad Recipe
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Frog Eyed Salad

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
9 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 15 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. In large saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, egg yolks, flour, pineapple juice and lemon juice. Stir and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
  2. 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.
  3. In large bowl, combine cooked mixture with pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Toss pasta with pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, marshmallows and whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2007 by Jennalynn   view full review
How is this perfect for kids or anyone? As a treat, yes... but to pretend it's healthy is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2010 by 6MOUTHS   view full review
I had made this in the past but lost the recipe. This is a great dessert but be warned that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by marmommie   view full review
I used this recipe the first time I ever made frog-eyed salad. It was a hit at the bbq we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2005 by SHERS54   view full review
I'm so glad I found this recipe. My aunt used to make it and I loved it. It's a wonderful way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2003 by CANDI533   view full review
Just Perfect For The Kids!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by Donna   view full review
This is my favorite salad! It is so yummy; definitely a comfort food around our house. I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2010 by Red Devil Mom   view full review
Well to make it a bit more 'fresh' as a reader suggested, I myself dont like the canned fruit,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Juniper   view full review
I was so glad to find this recipe, we always make frog eye salad for big holiday meals. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by JENNIEB22   view full review
My mom made this all the time growing up in Kansas (big hit with everyone I knew in KANSAS)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by TAIRADTRIPP   view full review
This salad is wonderful, it's my personal favorite. I make it every Thanksgiving and...

 

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