Frog Eye Salad

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Need a salad to share at a potluck or neighborhood barbecue? This Frog Eye Salad is a classic fruit pasta salad that is so easy and just as delicious!

It’s that time of year again where we get together with family, neighbors and friends.  You’re definitely going to need some salad to share recipes like Potato Salad, or Macaroni Coleslaw Salad.  This Frog Eye Salad is a classic fruity salad you’re gonna love!  Plus it’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday get togethers!

Why is it called Frog Eye Salad?

This is the question my kids have asked me a million times.  And the answer is that the acini di pepe pasta reminded someone at some point in time of frog eyes.  I know I was hoping it was a more exciting story too!

What is acini di pepe and is it the same as coucous?

Acini di pepe is small ball shaped pasta.  Coucous isn’t the same and not really a good substitute for it.  They are just different enough that you won’t get the results you want.

How to make Frog Eye Salad:

1. Prepare the pineapple curd and set it aside to cool to room temperature.  It will only take as long as will take to cook the acini di pepe. 
2. Cook the acini de pepe according to package instructions, drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Dump the cooked acini de pepe in a mixing bowl.  
4. Mix in the pineapple curd, followed by the whipped cream.
5. Mix in the pineapple tidbit, mardarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and flaked coconut
6. Chill for 2 hours.
7. Top with maraschino cherries and serve!

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Frog Eye Salad Recipe

• Author: Mindee
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Fruit Salad
• Method: Mixing
• Cuisine: American

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Need a salad to share at a potluck or neighborhood barbecue? This Frog Eye Salad is a classic fruit pasta salad that is so easy and just as delicious!

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Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Tbs. Flour
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 2 (8 oz) Cans of Pineapple Tidbits, undrained
• 1 (11 oz) Can of Mandarin Oranges, drained
• 1 Egg, beaten well
• 2/3 Cup uncooked Acini De Pepe
• 1 Cup Whipped Topping
• 1 1/2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
• 1/4 Cup Flaked Coconut
• 1 small Jar Maraschino Cherries (optional)

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Instructions

1. Drain the pineapple tidbits reserving the pineapple juice.  You should get 1/2 cup juice.
2. In a small pot or saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
3. Whisk in the 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice and well beaten egg.
4. Over medium heat while whisk constantly bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once it thickens remove it from the heat to cool to room temperature.
6. In a new pot, cook the acini de pepe according to package directions.  Drain and rinse with cold water.
7. Dump the cooked acini de pepe in a mixing bowl.
8. Mix in the pineapple curd and whipped topping
9. Fold in the pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and flaked coconut.  If you choose you can chop up the maraschino cherries and mix them in as well.
10. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
11. Top with maraschino cherries for garnish if desired.

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Keywords: pasta salad, fruit salad, frog eye salad, side salad

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Last Updated on April 1, 2020