Rizzo Salad (creamy fruit salad w/orzo) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This salad is cool and refreshing; very easy to make. Similar to an ambrosia salad but the orzo gives it a different twist. Serve this at your next shower, picnic, potluck, summer BBQ, Easter dinner, etc. Prepare the night before serving. Ingredients:
3 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved |
4 (8 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, juice drained and reserved |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 (16 ounce) container cool whip |
1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta, cooked and drained |
Directions:
1. Cook and drain orzo noodles.
2. In a saucepan combine eggs, sugar, salt, cornstarch while gradually adding in reserved juice and stir to mix.
3. Bring to a boil and stir, until mixture is a little thick.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large serving bowl, combine orzo, orange, pineapple and juice mixture; mix with Cool Whip.
6. Refrigerate until serving.
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