Description
A refreshing pasta salad combining acini di pepe with fruity flavors and a creamy non-dairy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits (canned in juice)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup creamy whipped topping (non-dairy recommended)
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the acini di pepe pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges; drain excess juice.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows.
- In another bowl, combine cooled pasta and whipped topping until well coated.
- Mix fruit and pasta together, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries.
Notes
- For best results, allow the salad to chill for longer than 2 hours.
- This recipe can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup