Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

Name: Rosa Marina Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 540 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package Rosa Marina (orzo) pasta; 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved; 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved; 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved; 0.75 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

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My boss gave me this recipe and it is fantastic. Don't be afraid of the combination of fruit and pasta! This makes a great side dish for a potluck or picnic.

Recipe by Joy

Updated on September 5, 2022

close up view of Rosa Marina Fruit Salad in a white baking dish

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package Rosa Marina (orzo) pasta
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.
Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.
Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
5g	Fat
35g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 16mg	78%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 132mg	3%

* 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.