Pasta Fruit Salad II

13 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 1 hr 15 min

“This is a very tasty yet unique fruit salad.” - by Linda

Ingredients

1/2 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Directions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
Prepare pudding according to directions on package however, use only 1 1/2 cups milk. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pudding; mix until evenly coated.
Add oranges, pineapples, fruit cocktail and cherries to pasta mixture. Mix well. Fold in whipped topping, chill and serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (7 total)

Calories
421 cal
21%

Fat
9.7 g
15%

Carbs
79.8 g
26%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (13)

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KATIE763

Aug. 7, 2005

"I made this salad to bring for a party, it was the only salad untouched! pasta and pudding shouldn't mix...." See more"

Jean

Apr. 14, 2009

"This recipe is actually supposed to be made with the tiny little Acini di pepe pasta, and it is then called "Frog Eye Salad" It is also truly delicious..." See more"

Marita

Apr. 8, 2008

"I have a similar recipe to this and am going to suggest using acine de pepe pasta as it is very small, almost like a tapioca.No one will believe it is pasta! Overall this is an excellent salad and us..." See moreually the first thing to go at parties."

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