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A bowl of creamy salad topped with chopped chocolate bars and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Apple Snickers Salad

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This apple snickers salad is a sweet, crunchy potluck dessert loaded with tart apples, caramel, and chunks of Snickers in a creamy no-bake filling.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple snickers salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 1/2 cups
Calories 121
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 5 cups diced apples about 6 small Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups chopped Snickers candy bars 5 to 6 king-sized bars
  • 3/4 cup cold milk
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounce box
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

Prep the Apples

  • Wash, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks, about 1/2 inch each.
    5 cups diced apples
    A glass bowl filled with diced red and green apples on a marble surface. A white cloth with black checkered pattern rests beside the bowl.
  • Toss the diced apples with the lemon juice right away to prevent browning.
    1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chop the Snickers

  • Unwrap the Snickers bars and chop into small pieces, about 1/4 inch each. Set aside 1/4 cup of the chopped candy for garnish.
    2 cups chopped Snickers candy bars

Make the Pudding Base

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and pudding mix until smooth and starting to thicken.
    3/4 cup cold milk, 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
    A glass bowl containing a smooth, yellow mixture, likely a batter, is being stirred with a whisk. A white and black checkered cloth is placed beside the bowl on a light-colored surface.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined with no streaks remaining.
    8 ounces Cool Whip

Combine the Salad

  • Add the diced apples, chopped Snickers (minus the reserved garnish portion), and mini marshmallows to the pudding mixture. Stir gently until evenly combined.
    1 cup mini marshmallows
    A bowl of creamy potato salad with chopped potatoes and vegetables, sitting on a white marble surface. A light blue spoon is in the bowl, and a checkered cloth is placed nearby.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors come together.

Serve and Garnish

  • Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with the reserved chopped Snickers.
    1/4 cup caramel sauce

Notes

Make Ahead: The apple and pudding base can be mixed and refrigerated up to a day ahead. Hold the chopped Snickers separate until just before serving so the candy doesn't soften into the filling.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving. The candy bars will soften over time and the salad may be less firm after sitting.
Freezing: Does not freeze well. The apples and whipped topping don't hold up once thawed.
Substitutions: Caramel pudding mix in place of vanilla (tested, Gina's preferred version outside the original). Sugar-free instant pudding mix for a lighter version. Snickers minis in place of king-sized bars, cut in half so pieces stay noticeable. Homemade whipped cream in place of Cool Whip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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