Pistaschio Salad

1 3 1/2 ounce pkg of pistaschio pudding
2 1/2 c. small marshmallows
1 large can of crushed pineapple (drained)
1 medium container of cool whip
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Fold dry pistaschio puddding in with cool whip. Add all other ingredients and chill.

Acini de Pepe Salad

1 pkg. Acini de Pepe

Cook 10 minutes, or until done, in 3 quarts boiling water, 2 tsp. salt, 1 Tbs. oil, rinse, drain, and cool.

Add:
1 20 oz. can drained crushed pineapple (save juice)
1 or 2 20 oz. cans drained chunk pineapple (save juice)
2 or 3 cans drained mandarin oranges, (discard juice)
Save 1 3/4 cups juice from pineapple. Mix into this liquid:
3/4 cups sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 1/2 Tbs flour

Stir well and cook until thickened; cool. Add cooked acini de pepe in large bowl. Seal and let stand overnight, then add: drained fruit, small pkg. colored mini marshmallows (optional), then 1 9 oz. carton of Cool Whip, and 1 cup coconut (optional). Stir well. Makes enough for 25 to 30.

Grape Confetti Salad

2 cups green grapes, halved and seeded if necessary
4 cups cooked rice, chilled
2 medium oranges, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup blanched. slivered almonds
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbs. oil
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper

Combine grapes, rice, oranges, and almonds. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour orange juice mixture over grape-rice mixture and toss lightly. Refrigerate several hours to blend flavors, Makes 6 to 8 servings. Nice served with avocado.

Pudding Fruit Salad

1 large can pineapple chunks, drained
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
Cook and cool:
3 cups juice drained from fruit
1 pkg. vanilla pudding
1 pkg tapioca pudding
Pour over fruit and chill.
Add:
sliced bananas
fruit cocktail
pineapple chunks
mandarin oranges
any other desired fruit

Five Cup Fruit Salad

Combine the following:
1 can pineapple tidbits
1 can mandarin oranges
1 cup coconut
miniature marshmallows
1 pt. sour cream

Mix the sour cream and coconut, then other ingredients. Chill for several hours.

Low Calorie Delicious Fruit Salad

Scoop fresh frozen Orange Juice or Lemonade concentrate over any combination of the following:
1 can pineapple chunks
1 1/2 cup fresh or canned peach slices
2 cups green grapes
1 diced apple
2 or 3 sliced bananas
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup strawberries
1 fresh orange, sliced
canned pears, cut in uniform pieces
sliced nectarines
fruit cocktail
maraschino cherries

Paper Cup Frozen Salad

2 cups sour cream
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 8 1/2 oz can crushed pineapple
1 banana, diced
Red food coloring to give a pink tint

Mix together the above, then lightly fold in:
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Spoon into fluted paper muffin cups placed in muffin pans. Freeze, covered with plastic wrap. Store in freezer. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving to loosen paper cups. Serve on lettuce leaf.

Ella's Easy Fruit Salad

2 cups raspberry yogurt
1 (8 oz) Cool Whip

Blend, then fold in:

2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cans chunk pineapple
1 can fruit cocktail
1 can mandarin oranges1
bottle maraschino cherries (use some to garnish top)
4 or 5 bananas
any other fruit (optional)
fresh strawberries (optional)