Frog Eye Salad

Name: Frog Eye Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 575 min
Ingredients: 1.75 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2.5 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta; 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained; 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1 cup shredded coconut

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This frog eye salad is made with acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta, coconut, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.

Recipe by Judy Awe

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

9 hrs

Total Time:

9 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup shredded coconut

Directions

Combine pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine cooked pasta, cooled egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

581	Calories
11g	Fat
114g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 581
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 648mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 114g	41%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 75g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 30mg	150%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 388mg	8%

* 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.