Gramma Lenas Frog Eye Salad Recipes

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MOM'S FROG EYE SALAD RECIPE



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Growing up this Frog Eye salad was a must at every family get together! It's perfect for summer BBQ's and potlucks where you have to feed a big crowd. It's a family favorite that has been in our family for years, and is sure to please!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Acini De Pepe pasta
1 cup pineapple juice (reserved from pineapple tidbits)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
22 ounces mandarin oranges (drained)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drained and reserve juice)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Cook the Acini De Pepe pasta according to package directions. When done, rinse under cold water in strainer. Let cool.
  • In a saucepan over medium high heat stir together pineapple juice, sugar, flour, salt and egg. Cook and stir constantly until mixture thickens and is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the pasta and thickened mixture.
  • Then gently fold in the mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, marshmallows and coconut. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3453 kcal, Fat 64 g, SaturatedFat 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1316 mg, Carbohydrate 611 g, Sugar 369 g, Protein 71 mg

DELIGHTFUL FRUIT SALAD



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"As much or as little Cool Whip can be added - to taste. If I have some mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries, I add a few to the top. I used this recipe as a salad, but my friends say it is good enough to be a dessert!" -Elaine Bailey, Bloomfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package (16 ounces) acini di pepe pasta
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice. , Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover surface of dressing with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a very large bowl; stir in the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut and dressing. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 4g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FROG EYE SALAD



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This salad has the texture of tapioca pudding, a combination of a pudding and a fruit salad. A great replacement for a jell-o salad.

Provided by Rachel Merrell

Categories     Pineapple

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup pineapple juice
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup acini di pepe pasta
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple, drained
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) carton whipped topping
1 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • In small saucepan mix sugar, flour, and salt, stir in pineapple juice and egg.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Set aside and cool.
  • cook Acini Di Pepe according to package directions.
  • Combine cooked mixture with Acini Di Pepe.
  • Cover; place in refrigerator until chilled.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, stir lightly.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 203.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 57.3, Protein 6.1

EASY FROG EYE SALAD



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This is a great potluck dish that uses instant vanilla pudding to cut down on preparation time.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups acini di pepe pasta
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and 1/4 cup juice reserved
1 ⅓ cups milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook acini de pepe in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water.
  • Beat reserved pineapple juice, milk, sugar, and pudding mix together in a large bowl for about 2 minutes. Stir pineapple chunks, marshmallows, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and coconut into the bowl with the juice mixture carefully. Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 165.3 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

FROG-EYE SALAD - GRANDMA MAJORS



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This is an old fashioned frog-eyed salad made with the custard that is made the night before. Delicious!

Provided by luvanvranken

Categories     Low Protein

Time 38m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 eggs (beaten)
1 3/4 cups pineapple juice
1 3/4 cups acini di pepe pasta
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained, or may use 2 cans)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drained)
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 cup colored miniature marshmallows (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the first four ingredients stirring constantly until thick - let cool.
  • In 5 cups boiling water cool the macaroni for 7 to 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Rinse macaroni under COLD water and drain well. Add to the above cooked ingredients. Refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours.
  • Right before serving combine the last five ingredients to the custard.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 33.9, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 50.8, Protein 7.4

FROG EYE SALAD



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An acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta salad with coconut, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.

Provided by Judy Awe

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 14h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ¾ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 quarts water
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

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, combine sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pineapple juice and eggs. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
  • Bring water to a boil, add oil, remaining salt and cook pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Before serving add marshmallows and coconut. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 647.7 mg, Sugar 74.5 g

FROG EYE SALAD



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Acine de Pepe is a small, round pasta, hence the "Frog's Eye". My kids are wild about this recipe. It is their choice whenever we are asked to bring a dish for a pot luck.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups acini di pepe pasta (uncooked)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserving 1/4 cup juice)
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (I use regular, not sugar-free) or 1 (1 1/2 ounce) box sugar free vanilla pudding (I use regular, not sugar-free)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (12 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, drained
3 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 11 minutes.
  • Drain well, rinsing with cold water to cool pasta.
  • In large bowl, beat reserved pineapple juice, milk, sugar and pudding mix for 2 minutes.
  • Gently stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.

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