For a tangier flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the pudding mixture. If you don't have mandarin oranges, canned clementines work well as a substitute. To prevent the marshmallows from clumping, toss them lightly in powdered sugar before adding them to the salad. For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and whipped topping.
Easy Frog Eye Salad
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS10
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad, perfect for gatherings, featuring a creamy vanilla base and bursts of tropical fruit and soft marshmallows.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate63 g
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Cholesterol2 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium165 mg
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Sugar36 g
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Fat2 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. (5 minutes)
02
StepCook acini di pepe in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite. (11 minutes)
03
StepDrain and rinse well with cold water.
04
StepIn a large bowl, beat together the reserved pineapple juice, milk, sugar, and instant vanilla pudding mix until well combined. (2 minutes)
05
StepGently fold in the pineapple chunks, marshmallows, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and coconut into the pudding mixture.
06
StepCover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Celia Goodwin
Jun 25, 2025I was skeptical about the pasta in a sweet salad, but this was surprisingly delicious! Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Skye Reynolds
Jun 24, 2025Easy to make and a great make-ahead dish. I'll definitely be making this again!
Sabryna Thiel
Jun 20, 2025This salad was a hit at our family picnic! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.
Calista Hellercrist
Jun 19, 2025My kids absolutely devoured this! A fun and tasty way to get them to eat fruit.
Bria Bergstrom
Jun 19, 2025I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! I did add a little extra coconut, as suggested, and it was perfect.