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Delightful Fruit Salad

“As much or as little Cool Whip can be added - to taste. If I have some mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries, I add a few to the top. I used this recipe as a salad, but my friends say it is good enough to be a dessert!” —Elaine Bailey, Bloomfield, Indiana

24 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 package (16 ounces) acini di pepe pasta
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (20 ounces) DOLE® Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually
stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir
a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan,
stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes
longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice.
Transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring.
Cover surface of dressing with waxed paper; refrigerate until
cooled.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold

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Delightful Fruit Salad (continued)

Directions (continued)

water. Place in a very large bowl; stir in the oranges, pineapple,
marshmallows, coconut and dressing. Fold in whipped topping. Cover
and refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Editor's Note: Acini di pepe are tiny pellets of pasta. This recipe was tested with DaVinci brand pasta. You may substitute 1 pound of macaroni or other pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 240 calories, 5 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 268 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.