Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe

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Looking for a quick lunch idea or fun new side dish? June Herke of Watertown, South Dakota blends veggies, tiny pasta and juicy pineapple bits into this crunchy, creamy salad jam-packed with flavor.

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Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup whipped topping
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • Dash celery seed
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
  • 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas, partially thawed
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • Lettuce leaves and minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whipped topping, onion and celery seed. Add the cauliflower, pineapple, peas, raisins and pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-fat mayonnaise and reduced-fat whipped topping) equals 295 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 284 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Acini di Pepe Salad in Cooking for 2 Winter 2006, p37

Tip

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.

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Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by Totiesue

Acini di pepe pasta isn't always easy to find, keep looking. My local Acme market had Gia Russa pasta. Good Luck!

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by Totiesue

Made this to take to a picnic, tasted after making it & definitely will make it again! Delicious!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2011 by klz1948

I made the frogs eye salad and loved it!! Many years later, now I cannot find Acini di pepe pasta! Can anyone help me out! Thank you so much!

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2010 by twinboysmom

I left out the whipped topping since I did not have any, and used Miracle Whip as a substitution. The salad was excellent, and everyone at the reunion loved it. Wonderful recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by tommypoo

I want to make this one at least once a year from now on!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by tommypoo

I love to try new things, and I'm glad I did. I would definately make this again and double the batch.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by jonsyb

this recipe is awesome! didn=t have the pasta, so i used jasmine rice, was also out of raisons so tried dried mixed berries...came out great! another time, used basmati rice and tossed the peas in 1/2 tsp seasame oil before adding, also great!

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by Becky Kendall

I love making "Frog eye Salad" using acini de pepe pasta with canned oranges and  canned pineapple a kindof fruit salad. What kind of vegtables do you add ?Indifferent

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