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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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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.
Acini di Pepe Salad published in Cooking for 2 Winter 2006, p37
Keeping Lettuce FreshTo 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.
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 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 ? Lynchmob
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 ?
Lynchmob
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