Fruited Macaroni Salad

this recipe sounded interesting. what with the fruits mixed in with the macaroni.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 salad

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1  pinch salt
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 2  cups  cooked elbow macaroni
• 1  cup  whipped topping
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

1. in a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt.
2. drain juice from oranges and pineapple into a 1 cup measuring cup.
3. cover and refrigerate fruit.
4. add enough water to the juice, if needed to measure 1 cup.
5. stir into the sugar mixture until smooth.
6. cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
7. reduce heat.
8. cook and stir 1 minute longer.
9. remove from the heat.
10. stor a small amount of hot mixture into egg.
11. return all to pan, stirring constantly.
12. bring to a gentle boil.
13. cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
14. remove from the heat.
15. in a bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cooked dressing.
16. cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
17. just before serving, fold in whipped topping and reserved oranges and pineapple.
18. sprinkle with pecans.