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Delightful Fruit Salad
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 24
“As much or as little Cool Whip can be added - to taste. If I have some mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries, I add a few to the top. I used this recipe as a salad, but my friends say it is good enough to be a dessert!” —Elaine Bailey, Bloomfield, Indiana
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon 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 cup flaked coconut
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice.
2. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover surface of dressing with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a very large bowl; stir in the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut and dressing. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 24 servings (3/4 cup each).
By RecipeOfHealth.com