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Snickers Salad Recipe

Snickers Salad is the potluck legend—a creamy, crunchy, sweet-tart mashup of apples, Snickers bars, and whipped vanilla cream. It’s like a caramel sundae disguised as a fruit salad, gone in minutes every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients
 

Creamy Base

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk whole milk recommended
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt or whipped topping or 8 oz whipped topping
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt to brighten flavors

Fruits and Mix-ins

  • 4–5 crisp apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 5–6 Snickers bars chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional but highly encouraged

Optional Garnishes

  • caramel sauce for drizzling before serving
  • chopped roasted peanuts for topping

Instructions
 

  • Chill a large mixing bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes. Cold bowls help the creamy base set better.
  • In the chilled bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Fold in vanilla yogurt or whipped topping until fluffy and uniform. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  • Core and chop apples into 1/2-inch chunks. Toss with lemon juice if making ahead to prevent browning.
  • Chop Snickers bars into bite-size pieces. Chill them first for cleaner cuts.
  • Gently fold apples, Snickers, and marshmallows into the creamy base until evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Right before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with peanuts or extra Snickers pieces.

Notes

Snickers Salad tastes best chilled and freshly mixed. To prep ahead, make the creamy base a day early and add apples and Snickers a few hours before serving. Always garnish right before serving for maximum crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword No-bake, Potluck, Sweet Salad
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