Yankee Salad Recipe π₯
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 802.6
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Yankee Salad recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This healthy salad is perfect for a quick meal or as a refreshing side dish. With a harmonious blend of orzo pasta, fruits, and a creamy dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups crushed pineapple
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook orzo pasta until al dente. |
| 2 | Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water and drain well. |
| 3 | In a saucepan, combine the white sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. |
| 4 | Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. |
| 5 | Toss together the cooked orzo pasta and the cooled pineapple mixture until well combined. |
| 6 | Cover the salad and refrigerate it overnight to allow the flavors to meld. |
| 7 | The next day, break up the chilled pasta using a spoon and gently mix in the crushed pineapple, mandarin orange segments, and maraschino cherries. |
| 8 | Fold in the thawed whipped topping until evenly distributed. |
| 9 | Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors. |
| 10 | Serve the Yankee Salad chilled and enjoy the burst of fruity goodness with every bite! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 802.6
- Fat Content: 17.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 70.5mg
- Sodium Content: 239.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 150.8g
- Fiber Content: 6.1g
- Sugar Content: 88.7g
- Protein Content: 14.1g
Keywords:
Healthy, Quick and Easy, Fruit Salad, Dessert, Side Dish, Potluck, Refreshing, Fruity, Creamy, Homemade
Notes:
- You can customize this salad by adding nuts such as almonds or pecans for an extra crunch.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat or Greek yogurt instead of whipped topping.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference by reducing or increasing the amount of sugar used.
- This salad tastes best when chilled for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop fully.
