Description
Frog Eye Salad is a unique dessert salad that blends fruity flavors with a creamy texture, perfect for any gathering or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Acini di Pepe pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fruit cocktail, drained
Instructions
- Cook the Acini di Pepe pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, coconut, and optional nuts.
- In another bowl, mix Cool Whip and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the creamy mixture into the pasta and fruit mixture.
- Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve cold and garnish with additional coconut or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, dessert, fruit salad, potluck, easy recipe