Acini Di Pepe Salad Recipes

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, whipped topping, onion and celery seed. Add cauliflower, pineapple, peas, raisins and pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and sprinkle with parsley.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook Acini per package directions, rinse, and drain well.
• 2. Mix together in a saucepan the eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and juices from oranges and pineapple.
• 3. Cook and stir until thick, pour custard over cooked Acini. Cover and chill overnight.
• 4. Next day stir in Cool Whip, fruit, and serve. Add optional fruit you are using at this time also.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
• In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.

ACINI DI PEPE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leek and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add asparagus and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
• In large bowl, stir together yogurt, cheese, dill, salt and pepper. Add corn, tomatoes, pasta and asparagus mixture; toss until well combined. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 2 days before serving.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for about 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Toss the pasta with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt. Fold in the tomatoes, pine nuts, radicchio, onion, and basil. Sprinkle with the feta cheese.
• Serve at room temperature.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta per box directions. Drain and rinse when done then set aside to cool.
• Heat pineapple juice, sugar, salt, flour, and eggs over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
• When both pasta and pineapple juice mixture are cool, combine them then refrigerate in an airtight container overnight.
• Next day: stir in fruit and nuts (if desired). Fold in Cool-Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes enough for a big crowd!

FRUITY AND FROSTY ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and reserve.
• In a small saucepan, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, butter and salt.
• Cook mixture over low heat until thickened and coats the spoon; stir constantly for 2 minutes and cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, pineapple, oranges, grapes and marshmallows; mix well. Fold in egg mixture and whipped cream; cover and chill.
• When chilled, stir mixture and garnish with cherries; serve.

AMBROSIA WITH ACINI DI PEPE

Steps:

• For the absolute BEST Summer Ambrosia Salad Please follow directions exactly.
• Boil the 1 cup of Acini De Pepe according to pasta box instructions.
• While the pasta is cooking, Add drained crushed pineapple, drained mandarin oranges, sour cream, 1 tub of whipped topping and 8 drops of red food coloring to a large container (I use a large plastic tub with lid).
• On the top of all the other ingredients add 3/4 of the bag of mini-marshmallows (DO NOT STIR YET).
• When pasta is done cooking drain completely (DO NOT COOL).
• Pour drained pasta on top of the mini-marshmallows in your container.
• Allow to sit or about 1 minute.
• This allows the marshmallows to melt a bit.
• Stir until mixed well (it will be very soupy).
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning (the ingredients will be firm) add the second tub of whipped topping and the rest of the mini-marshmallows.
• Stir well.
• Keep refrigerated until serving.
• Your guests will RAVE over this dish.
• I bring it to every summer party and people always look forward to having it!
• ENJOY!