Yankee Salad

Name: Yankee Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 13 h 60 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta; ¾ cup white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved; 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained and chopped; 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped; 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Rating: 4.69 stars

39 Ratings
32 Reviews

This is a light and cool summer salad made with pasta and frozen whipped topping.

By Linda Sims

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

13 hrs 20 mins

total:

14 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 7 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

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Step 2

In a sauce pan, combine the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, pineapple juice and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool.
Step 3

Toss together the pasta and cooked pineapple juice mixture. Refrigerate overnight.
Step 4

Break up chilled pasta with a spoon and mix in pineapple, mandarin oranges and cherries. Fold in thawed whipped topping, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

661.3 calories; 12.2 g protein; 124.7 g carbohydrates; 53.1 mg cholesterol; 205.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (32)

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CARDINALLOVER

05/14/2003

I have looked for this recipe for years and was so glad to have finally found it. A relative of mine made this years ago and I asked for the recipe but never received it. I used one can of fruit cocktail and chopped up two bananas and an orange and threw it in there. It was delicious! Thanks for giving me a new dish for this Easter that I will use many times over! Read More

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Mindylou

09/24/2004

I found this to be very mediocre. I do not like pasta and fruit combined. It serves more like 58 than 8. Way too much salad half my guests didn't eat theirs. Read More

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(10)

39 Ratings

5 star values: 30
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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CARDINALLOVER

05/13/2003

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PRINCESSJUDY

03/11/2003

I've been making this for years and never knew it had a name! This is an unusual salad but is very well received. It's cool and refreshingly sweet but not sugar-ey. Good w/grilled chicken. Read More

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Lynnkova

12/19/2003

I've tried this before but it was called "Rosamarina Salad." It's a nice light treat however I will add a little more sugar next batch I make. Not sweet enough for my taste even with the addition of the whipped topping. Also I might consider chopped pineapple instead of crushed next time as well. Read More

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Kathy W.

01/09/2004

This salad is great! It makes a lot though so you might want to cut it in half. Thanks for the recipe. Read More

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MIKIELLEN

03/11/2003

I love this recipe however I have made this in the past and I use Acini De Pepe pasta and the kids go wild! We have called it Frog egg Salad in the past! Read More

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(14)

BEINCOGNITO

03/25/2004

Delicious! This makes a lot of salad. I halved the recipe and it filled a 2 quart bowl. Thanks Linda for the great recipe! Read More

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NTRDM2004

02/12/2006

This is also known as ambrosa salad and this recipe is DELICIOUS!! I made it for a bridal shower and so many people commented that it was the best ambrosia salad they've ever had!!! This salad does feed a lot more than the number of servings listed though--we doubled it because we were having 20 people and it was way too much--but luckily it was so good that people took containers home! Read More

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CHARITYBOO

12/12/2005

Everyone that tried this recipe loved it--if they can get over eating pasta with a fruit salad! Read More

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Mindylou

09/24/2004

I found this to be very mediocre. I do not like pasta and fruit combined. It serves more like 58 than 8. Way too much salad half my guests didn't eat theirs. Read More

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(10)

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Nutritional Information

Yankee Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Calories: 661.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 25 %

carbohydrates: 40 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 16 %

sugars:

fat: 23 %

saturated fat: 56 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 38 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 37 %

folate: 40 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 18 %

magnesium: 24 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 5 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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CARDINALLOVER

05/13/2003

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PRINCESSJUDY

03/11/2003

I've been making this for years and never knew it had a name! This is an unusual salad but is very well received. It's cool and refreshingly sweet but not sugar-ey. Good w/grilled chicken.

Helpful

(26)

Lynnkova

12/19/2003

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(21)

Kathy W.

01/09/2004

This salad is great! It makes a lot though so you might want to cut it in half. Thanks for the recipe.

Helpful

(17)

MIKIELLEN

03/11/2003

I love this recipe however I have made this in the past and I use Acini De Pepe pasta and the kids go wild! We have called it Frog egg Salad in the past!

Helpful

(14)

BEINCOGNITO

03/25/2004

Delicious! This makes a lot of salad. I halved the recipe and it filled a 2 quart bowl. Thanks Linda for the great recipe!

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(13)

NTRDM2004

02/12/2006

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(12)

CHARITYBOO

12/12/2005

Everyone that tried this recipe loved it--if they can get over eating pasta with a fruit salad!

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(11)

Mindylou

09/24/2004

I found this to be very mediocre. I do not like pasta and fruit combined. It serves more like 58 than 8. Way too much salad half my guests didn't eat theirs.

Helpful

(10)

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