Description
A delightful and creative dish combining sweet fruits, creamy Cool Whip, and fun acini di pepe pasta, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the acini di pepe pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool under cold water.
- Combine the cooled pasta with drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows in a large bowl.
- Add the Cool Whip and gently fold to coat all ingredients without overmixing.
- Mix in optional ingredients like coconut, chocolate chips, nuts, and cherries if desired.
- Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, let the salad chill overnight. Keep optional crunchy toppings separate until serving for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Frog Eye Salad, fruit salad, dessert salad, easy salad recipe, potluck dish