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It\u2019s my first time cooking with the pasta. I bought 3 boxes on Amazon DeCecco brand. I really liked this salad, I didn\u2019t realize I was out of celery seed and I was making a 4X batch, so I added 1\/4 c minced celery matching onion in recipe. It reminded me of a similar salad I like with cauliflower, peas, cashews with a yogurt dressing. I\u2019m planning to make Frog Eye Salad next.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"klz1948"},"reviewBody":"I made the frogs eye salad and loved it!! Many years later, now I cannot find Acini di pepe pasta! Can anyone help me out! Thank you so much!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jonsyb"},"reviewBody":"this recipe is awesome! didn=t have the pasta, so i used jasmine rice, was also out of raisons so tried dried mixed berries...came out great! another time, used basmati rice and tossed the peas in 1\/2 tsp seasame oil before adding, also great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tommypoo"},"reviewBody":"I love to try new things, and I'm glad I did. I would definately make this again and double the batch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tommypoo"},"reviewBody":"I want to make this one at least once a year from now on!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Totiesue"},"reviewBody":"Made this to take to a picnic, tasted after making it & definitely will make it again! 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Acini di Pepe Salad Tips<\/h2>

What pasta is similar to acini di pepe?<\/h3>
Orzo and ditalini are two other pasta shapes you could use for this recipe if you don't have acini di pepe on hand. Check out our ultimate guide to pasta shapes<\/a> to learn more about the different types.<\/div>

How should I store leftovers of Acini di Pepe Salad?<\/h3>
Like other cold pasta salads<\/a>, you can store this Acini di Pepe Salad for three to four days in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/div>

What are some other ingredients I can add to this Acini di Pepe Salad?<\/h3>Try adding lettuce leaves, fresh parsley or dill to this Acini di Pepe Salad. Love this recipe? Check out these vintage pasta salads<\/a> inspired by Grandma's recipe box.

\u2014
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Acini di Pepe Salad Tips<\/h2>

What pasta is similar to acini di pepe?<\/h3>
Orzo and ditalini are two other pasta shapes you could use for this recipe if you don't have acini di pepe on hand. <\/div>

How should I store leftovers of Acini di Pepe Salad?<\/h3>
Like other cold pasta salads<\/a>, you can store this Acini di Pepe Salad for three to four days in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/div>

What are some other ingredients I can add to this Acini di Pepe Salad?<\/h3>Try adding lettuce leaves, fresh parsley or dill to this Acini di Pepe Salad. Love this recipe? Check out these vintage pasta salads<\/a> inspired by Grandma's recipe box.

\u2014
Christina Herbst<\/a>, <\/i>Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>"}],"CommentCount":8,"RatingCount":7,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"

Acini di pepe pasta isn't always easy to find, keep looking. My local Acme market had Gia Russa pasta. Good Luck!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/29\/2012 18:18","GUID":"D1217F683F9448BF8E3DDDEB3024ED26","MemberId":2916594,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Totiesue","SubmittedDate":"06\/29\/2012 18:21"},{"Comment":"

Made this to take to a picnic, tasted after making it & definitely will make it again! Delicious!!!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/29\/2012 18:18","GUID":"D1217F683F9448BF8E3DDDEB3024ED26","MemberId":2916594,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Totiesue","SubmittedDate":"06\/29\/2012 18:18"},{"Comment":"

I made the frogs eye salad and loved it!! Many years later, now I cannot find Acini di pepe pasta! Can anyone help me out! Thank you so much!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/09\/2011 22:24","GUID":"acccc356272f4e258dadd89370c56dbb","MemberId":1935071,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"klz1948","SubmittedDate":"06\/09\/2011 22:23"},{"Comment":"

I left out the whipped topping since I did not have any, and used Miracle Whip as a substitution. The salad was excellent, and everyone at the reunion loved it. Wonderful recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"09\/06\/2010 21:11","GUID":"50e8d8cb53114215aa7ab8878049789e","MemberId":1411617,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"twinboysmom","SubmittedDate":"09\/06\/2010 21:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/13\/2010 13:20","GUID":"9bb7ab1a90ea4bdda89438da839a083f","MemberId":5078009,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"monzie","SubmittedDate":"05\/13\/2010 13:20"},{"Comment":"

I want to make this one at least once a year from now on!!!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/27\/2009 10:52","GUID":"85cc147288924c1c9fe64bd2b1cb60f7","MemberId":1263135,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tommypoo","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2010 15:00"},{"Comment":"

I love to try new things, and I'm glad I did. I would definately make this again and double the batch.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/27\/2009 10:52","GUID":"85cc147288924c1c9fe64bd2b1cb60f7","MemberId":1263135,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tommypoo","SubmittedDate":"07\/27\/2009 10:54"},{"Comment":"

this recipe is awesome! didn=t have the pasta, so i used jasmine rice, was also out of raisons so tried dried mixed berries...came out great! another time, used basmati rice and tossed the peas in 1\/2 tsp seasame oil before adding, also great!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"09\/16\/2008 12:33","GUID":"cbb231832045493fb080e90780b3eeaf","MemberId":3400904,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jonsyb","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2008 16:35"},{"Comment":"

I love making "Frog eye Salad" using acini de pepe pasta with canned oranges and  canned pineapple a kindof fruit salad. What kind of vegtables do you add ?<\/p>\r\n

Lynchmob<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"da82b27df31a49df8ddc95ec18fc9f0b","MemberId":2747191,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Becky Kendall","SubmittedDate":"09\/16\/2008 15:31"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/22\/2008 23:30","GUID":"3A7F969FF61D4EBA9EB64459DB8F3AB8","MemberId":3185503,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nanasgreat","SubmittedDate":"08\/22\/2008 23:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2007 20:28","GUID":"0120299CF7A0980C64EFED505FF21EBA","MemberId":159847,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Linda","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2007 20:28"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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