Fruit salad with spaghetti

34 min
hard
10 ingredients

Fruit salad with spaghetti

Fruit salad with spaghetti is a traditional dish that combines the freshness of fruits with the unique texture of spaghetti, creating a sweet and salty mixture highly appreciated in various regions of Latin America. Its origin dates back to the influence of American cuisine in several countries, where it was adapted to local ingredients and transformed into a popular dessert or side dish at parties and family gatherings.

In different Latin American countries, this recipe can vary in name and preparation: in Mexico, it is commonly known as "ensalada de frutas con pasta" (fruit salad with pasta), while in some parts of Central America it is simply called "ensalada dulce con espagueti" (sweet spaghetti salad). In Argentina and Uruguay, it is often served as a special dessert at events, although it does not always include spaghetti. The inclusion of spaghetti is a distinctive characteristic that provides a unique texture, making this preparation a very striking and delicious dish.

How to Make Fruit Salad with Spaghetti

Ingredients: Powdered sugar, Eggs, Lemon juice, Salt, Spaghetti, Pineapple chunks, Tart apples, Frozen whipped topping, Walnuts, Maraschino cherry.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and salt.

Cook and stir over medium heat until the temperature reaches 160 °F and the mixture thickens, approximately 4 minutes.

Cool completely.

Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.

Drain and rinse with cold water.

Place in a large bowl.

Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice.

Pour the juice over the spaghetti.

Add the apples.

Mix gently; drain.

Add the egg mixture and pineapple.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Fold in the whipped topping just before serving.

Garnish with walnuts and cherries.

Ensalada de frutas con espagueti

Ingredients (10)

  • Powdered sugar
  • Eggs
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Spaghetti
  • Pineapple chunks
  • Tart apples
  • Frozen whipped cream
  • Walnuts
  • Maraschino cherry

Instructions (20 steps)

  1. 1 In a saucepan
  2. 2 combine sugar
  3. 3 eggs
  4. 4 lemon juice
  5. 5 and salt
  6. 6 Cook and stir over medium heat until the temperature reaches 160 °F and the mixture thickens
  7. 7 approximately 4 minutes
  8. 8 Cool completely
  9. 9 Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions
  10. 10 Drain and rinse with cold water
  11. 11 Place in a large bowl
  12. 12 Drain the pineapple
  13. 13 reserving the juice
  14. 14 Pour the juice over the spaghetti
  15. 15 Fold in the apples
  16. 16 Toss gently; drain
  17. 17 Fold in the egg mixture and pineapple
  18. 18 Cover and refrigerate overnight
  19. 19 Fold in the whipped topping just before serving
  20. 20 Garnish with walnuts and cherries