TANGY FRUIT PICNIC SALAD 
1 (7 oz.) box tiny macaroni (any shape)
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice
1 (16 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon pudding (not instant)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. tapioca pudding
4-6 c. fresh fruit, cut in sm. pieces

Use unpeeled fresh peaches, apples, grapes or other in-season fruits. If using bananas, add right before serving.

Fill microwave-safe 2-quart dish. Measure half full of water. Microwave on high 5-8 minutes or until boiling. Quickly stir in macaroni. Microwave on high uncovered 4-6 minutes or until macaroni is cooked but not soft. Drain, rinse in cold water and let stand. Drain juice from pineapple, and mandarin oranges into same measure, reserve fruit juice.

Add water to juice to make 3 cups. Stir in pudding until smooth. Microwave 6-7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or until boiling and thick. Cool 15-30 minutes. Gently stir in macaroni and fruit, then chill.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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