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Pasta Fruit Salad II

Name: Pasta Fruit Salad II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ (12 ounce) package macaroni; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained; ½ (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Rating: 3.83 stars

18 Ratings
15 Reviews
1 Photo

This is a very tasty yet unique fruit salad.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

45 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 7 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ (12 ounce) package macaroni
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
½ (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 (8 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

Prepare pudding according to directions on package however, use only 1 1/2 cups milk. Refrigerate until chilled.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pudding; mix until evenly coated.
Step 4

Add oranges, pineapples, fruit cocktail and cherries to pasta mixture. Mix well. Fold in whipped topping, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

421.3 calories; 5.9 g protein; 79.8 g carbohydrates; 4.2 mg cholesterol; 240.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (15)

Most helpful positive review

Jean

04/14/2009

This recipe is actually supposed to be made with the tiny little Acini di pepe pasta, and it is then called "Frog Eye Salad" It is also truly delicious Read More

Helpful

(19)

Most helpful critical review

KATIE763

08/08/2005

I made this salad to bring for a party it was the only salad untouched! pasta and pudding shouldn't mix. Read More

Helpful

(18)

18 Ratings

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

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Jean

04/14/2009

This recipe is actually supposed to be made with the tiny little Acini di pepe pasta, and it is then called "Frog Eye Salad" It is also truly delicious Read More

Helpful

(19)

Jean

04/14/2009

This recipe is actually supposed to be made with the tiny little Acini di pepe pasta, and it is then called "Frog Eye Salad" It is also truly delicious Read More

Helpful

(19)

KATIE763

08/07/2005

I made this salad to bring for a party it was the only salad untouched! pasta and pudding shouldn't mix. Read More

Helpful

(18)

Marita Rumph

04/08/2008

I have a similar recipe to this and am going to suggest using acine de pepe pasta as it is very small almost like a tapioca.No one will believe it is pasta! Overall this is an excellent salad and usually the first thing to go at parties. Read More

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(15)

Michele McCabe

04/23/2006

Instead of macaroni I used orzo pasta and it still turned out good. I felt the crushed pineapple kinda got lost in the mixture so next time I will use chunk pineapple. In the flavoring I felt it was missing something. Read More

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(10)

CANDJINK

07/13/2003

My kids loved helping make this and ate even more because they made it. Very quick and easy. The texture takes some getting use to though. Read More

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(9)

JANEDOU1

08/29/2002

I really liked this salad. My husband loved it. I will definatly make it again and again. Read More

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(9)

Ann P

08/10/2009

I made this for a brunch shower. The ladies liked the salad and I had several requests for the recipe. I used the acini di pepe pasta and I think that made a difference. I had to tell them that there was pasta in there. I don't know that I would have liked this with macaroni noodles. The salad reminded me very much of an ambrosia salad. It was sweet cool and refreshing. I think toasted coconut or toasted slivered almonds would be a great garnish. Read More

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(6)

Steven Johnson

06/30/2008

The kids wanted me to try this. Unfortunately they hated the macaroni. I might try making this again without the macaroni as a dessert since they liked the fruit. Read More

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(5)

1HotNanny

10/07/2010

I'd have to agree with other reviewers. Pasta and fruit salad just don't mix. I even used tiny pasta instead of macaroni and it just didn't feel right when you came across it. Read More

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(4)

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Nutritional Information

Pasta Fruit Salad II

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Calories: 421.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 12 %

carbohydrates: 26 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 39 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 26 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 22 %

folate: 16 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 36 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

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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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Jean

04/14/2009

This recipe is actually supposed to be made with the tiny little Acini di pepe pasta, and it is then called "Frog Eye Salad" It is also truly delicious

Helpful

(19)

Jean

04/14/2009

This recipe is actually supposed to be made with the tiny little Acini di pepe pasta, and it is then called "Frog Eye Salad" It is also truly delicious

Helpful

(19)

KATIE763

08/07/2005

I made this salad to bring for a party it was the only salad untouched! pasta and pudding shouldn't mix.

Helpful

(18)

Marita Rumph

04/08/2008

Helpful

(15)

Michele McCabe

04/23/2006

Helpful

(10)

CANDJINK

07/13/2003

My kids loved helping make this and ate even more because they made it. Very quick and easy. The texture takes some getting use to though.

Helpful

(9)

JANEDOU1

08/29/2002

I really liked this salad. My husband loved it. I will definatly make it again and again.

Helpful

(9)

Ann P

08/10/2009

Helpful

(6)

Steven Johnson

06/30/2008

The kids wanted me to try this. Unfortunately they hated the macaroni. I might try making this again without the macaroni as a dessert since they liked the fruit.

Helpful

(5)

1HotNanny

10/07/2010

I'd have to agree with other reviewers. Pasta and fruit salad just don't mix. I even used tiny pasta instead of macaroni and it just didn't feel right when you came across it.

Helpful

(4)

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