Delightful Fruit Salad
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Served Person: 24
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 package (16 ounces) acini di pepe pasta
- 3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges drained
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks drained
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple drained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping thawed
- Carbohydrate 3.153453785007 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.752955868058264 g
- Fiber 0.283741309675345 g
- Protein 0.176888020864361 g
- Saturated Fat 0.703031076389319 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (11g)
- Sodium 2342.56678099299 mg
- Sugar 2.86971247533166 g
- Trans Fat 0.00221690972311539 g
- Calories 19 calories
As a busy housewife with a passion for cooking, I couldn't resist sharing this delightful fruit salad recipe that's become a family favorite. It's a burst of flavors and colors that transforms any occasion into a celebration. The secret lies in the sweet pineapple dressing that complements the juicy fruits perfectly.
The best part? It's incredibly easy to make and requires minimal effort. Simply combine the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for a few minutes. While the dressing cools, cook the pasta, drain it, and add it to a large bowl. Toss in the drained fruits, marshmallows, and coconut. Finally, fold in the whipped topping, cover, and refrigerate until chilled. Voilà! A refreshing and delectable treat that will impress your family and friends.
Step-by-step
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
- Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover the dressing surface with waxed paper; refrigerate until chilled.
- Cook pasta as per package instructions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; stir in oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and dressing. Fold in whipped topping.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
