Description
Frog Eye Salad is a whimsical and refreshing dish that combines sweet and creamy flavors in an unforgettable way. Featuring chewy acini di pepe pasta, juicy pineapple, and mandarin oranges, this delightful salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or cozy nights at home. With its vibrant colors and fun textures, Frog Eye Salad is not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (thawed)
- 3.4 oz vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
Instructions
- Cook the acini di pepe pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, thoroughly drain the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined. Then add in the cooled pasta, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows, stirring carefully.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg