Description
Frog Eye Salad is a colorful dessert salad that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by cooking the acini di pepe pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it in a colander and let it cool completely.
- Mix the pasta with sugar and lemon juice: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with sugar and lemon juice.
- Add the Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well incorporated with the pasta mixture.
- Fold in the fruits and extras: Add the drained crushed pineapple, drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts, then gently stir.
- Chill before serving: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the salad cold for the best experience.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a fresher taste and don’t overcook the pasta for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Frog Eye Salad, dessert salad, party food, refreshing dessert