Pepe Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Salt, Divided
- 1 3/4 Cups Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
- 2 Whole Eggs, Beaten
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 12 Cups Water
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 16 Ounces Acini Di Pepe Pasta
- 33 Ounces Canned Mandarin Oranges, Drained
- 40 Ounces Canned Pineapple Tidbits, Drained
- 20 Ounces Canned Crushed Pineapple, Drained
- 8 Ounces Frozen Whipped Topping
- 1 Cup Miniature Marshmallows
Directions
- In a sauce pan, combine sugar, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt (per recipe), pineapple juice, and eggs. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and cool to room temperature.
- Bring water to a boil; add oil and remaining salt. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and whipped topping. Mix well and refrigerate overnight or until chilled. Before serving add marshmallows. Toss and serve.