Acini di Pepe Salad

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Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. Any tiny round-shaped pasta works 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 asked for the recipe.

Submitted by CORTAB0408
Updated on March 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup acini di pepe pasta

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved

  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

  • 7 ounces miniature marshmallows

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, beaten eggs, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Mix in cooked pasta. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  3. Transfer chilled pasta mixture to a large serving bowl. Stir in pineapple, oranges, whipped topping, and marshmallows. Top with cherries. Keep salad chilled in the refrigerator until serving time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
9g Fat
99g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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