Description
Snickers Salad is a delightful no-cook dessert salad featuring a creamy vanilla pudding base mixed with whipped topping, crunchy Snickers bars, and tart Granny Smith apples, all drizzled with caramel sauce. This sweet and tangy salad is perfect for potlucks and gatherings, offering a unique twist on traditional fruit salad with rich, candy-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed but still cold)
Add-ins
- 4 standard size Snickers bars
- 4 Granny Smith apples
Topping
- Caramel sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding base: In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk together until the mixture becomes smooth and thick, forming the creamy base of your salad.
- Incorporate the whipped topping: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip to the pudding mixture, ensuring it is fully combined and fluffy for a light texture.
- Prepare the Snickers and apples: Chop the Snickers bars and Granny Smith apples into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside some Snickers pieces to use as a decorative topping later, then add the remaining Snickers and all the apple pieces into the pudding mixture.
- Combine and chill: Gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute the fruit and candy pieces. Top the salad with the reserved Snickers pieces and drizzle caramel sauce over the top. For best flavor and texture, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour if the ingredients are at room temperature. Keep chilled until ready to serve to avoid browning and watery texture.
Notes
- Keep apples refrigerated before chopping to maintain crispness.
- If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate to prevent apples from browning and the salad from becoming watery.
- Use tart Granny Smith apples for a nice contrast to the sweet candy and caramel.
- This salad is a no-cook recipe, making it quick and easy to prepare.
