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Snickers Salad Recipe

4.5 from 190 reviews

Snickers Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert salad featuring a creamy base of vanilla pudding and Cool Whip, combined with crisp Granny Smith apples, bite-sized Snickers bars, and topped with luscious caramel sauce. This sweet and crunchy salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a favorite at potlucks and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Pudding Base

  • 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4oz / 102g)
  • 1 cup 2% or whole milk

For the Salad Mix

  • 2 cups Cool Whip, thawed
  • 4 small Granny Smith apples, chopped
  • 6 Snickers bars, cut into bite-sized pieces

For the Topping

  • ½ cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pudding Base: In a large bowl, stir together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens slightly and smoothens, forming the creamy base of the salad.
  2. Add the Creaminess: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture, creating a light and fluffy texture that will bind the ingredients together.
  3. Mix in the Crunch: Add the chopped Granny Smith apples and bite-sized Snickers pieces to the creamy mixture, carefully folding them in until everything is evenly coated without breaking the candy bars apart.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl and drizzle the caramel sauce on top for a sweet finish. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and crunch that balance the sweetness of the Snickers and caramel.
  • Chilling the salad helps the flavors meld and improves the creaminess.
  • You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • For a fun twist, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
  • This salad is best served within 24 hours of preparation to maintain freshness and crunch.

Keywords: Snickers Salad, dessert salad, pudding salad, caramel dessert, easy no-bake dessert, apple salad, party salad