Acini di Pepe Salad

82 Reviews

“Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. These rice shaped pasta work well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party I get requests for the recipe.” - by CORTAB0408

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
487 cal
24%

Fat
8.9 g
14%

Carbs
98.7 g
32%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MARIETRACY

Oct. 17, 2003

"I have made this salad with a few alterations that make this recipe the bomb! Substitute the flour, and use 1 heaping tablespoon of corn starch. Once the pasta and the liquid mixture have been made wa..." See moreit until custardy mixture and pasta cool to room temperature. Once custard is room temperature add in the whip topping, until thouroughly blended. Then add the marshmellows, pasta, pineapple and mandarin oranges. I omit the cherries altogether. Whalla, I much better way of combining this salad with creamier results! :)"

ceci

Mar. 17, 2006

"I loved this salad, be careful, it makes a lot...." See more"

KIKUKAT

Jan. 25, 2004

"My family loves this! I took it to a potluck with friends, and they loved it too! I had to use orzo since I couldn't find acini di pepe in my 3 local supermarkets (I live in Hilo, Hawaii). I will d..." See moreefinitely be making this again."

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