Tropical Paradise Frog Eye Salad

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Tropical Paradise Frog Eye Salad transports your taste buds to a tropical oasis with its vibrant array of tropical fruits, coconut, and marshmallows, all enveloped in a sweet dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or summer picnics, this American classic is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will brighten any table.

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Overview

Tropical Delight Frog Eye Salad is a sweet, chilled dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. This unique salad combines acini di pepe pasta with a medley of tropical fruits, coconut, and marshmallows, all enveloped in a creamy, sweet dressing. It's a delightful treat that brings a taste of the tropics to your table.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Coconut, Dairy (whipped topping), Gluten (pasta)

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1.75 Cups unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 2 Large eggs, whisked
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) all-purpose flour
• 2.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 16 Ounces (oz) acini di pepe pasta, cooked
• 3 11 Ounces (oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 20 Ounces (oz) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 20 Ounces (oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 8 Ounces (oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 Cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 Cup shredded coconut

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened.
3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vegetable oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cooled egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
6. Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut. Toss and serve.

Enjoy your Tropical Delight Frog Eye Salad as a refreshing and sweet addition to any festive occasion!