Macaroni Salad II

Macaroni in a simple syrup is tossed with pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges and whipped topping for a sweet, cool side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• 1 pound macaroni
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and liquid reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine reserved mandarin juice, reserved pineapple juice, eggs, salt, sugar, flour and lemon juice. Stir well and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over cooked macaroni. Chill overnight in refrigerator.

Step 3

Stir together juiced macaroni, pineapple, oranges and whipped topping. Serve at once.