- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
For the Custard Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salad Mix:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)