Frog Eye Salad
Frog Eye Salad is a delightful fruit salad made with acini di pepe pasta, sweetened cream, and a colorful array of fruits. This refreshing dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a side at family gatherings. Its unique texture and sweet flavors make it a favorite among both kids and adults.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 colander
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple drained
- 1 12 oz can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the acini di pepe pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk the mixture until well blended and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Once the pasta is cooled, add it to the mixing bowl with the pudding mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and whipped topping. Mix everything together until evenly combined.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and for the salad to chill.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
This salad can be prepared a day in advance for convenience; just keep it stored in the refrigerator until serving.
Feel free to customize the fruit to your liking—grapes, apples, or berries can be excellent additions.
For a tropical twist, consider adding diced mango or banana.