Snickers Salad is a sweet salad made with Granny Smith apples, mini marshmallows, and Snickers candy bars, mixed in with vanilla pudding and whipped cream. I love Snickers candy bars so much, I even have a homemade Snickers you might want to try!
Snickers Salad
Okay, you may read that title and think it is a total oxymoron. I mean, a candy bar salad? Those two concepts don’t seem to go together. However, I am here to tell you that in this case, they go together perfectly. I think the definition of a salad should be updated to include candy bars, right? And, dessert salads are great for potlucks or any sort of gathering.
Salad Ingredients & Substitutions
Apples: Look for Granny Smith apples for their tartness. Or, you could use your favorite kind of apples; the Snickers salad will still be delicious! There is no need to peel the apples unless you want to.
Milk: I like whole milk for more creaminess in the salad. However, you could use 2% or 1% if that is all you have on hand.
Pudding: Use instant vanilla pudding mix, not cook and serve. If preferred, you could try a different flavor of instant pudding mixes, like butterscotch or chocolate.
Whipped Topping: Look for an 8-ounce tub of cool whip, thawed, or make your own homemade whipped topping!
Snickers: Chop up some fun-sized Snickers candy bars. If you can’t find a 10.59-ounce bag of fun-sized candy bars, you will need about 6 full-sized Snickers bars to chop.
Marshmallows: Use 2 cups of mini marshmallows, or chop up larger marshmallows to add to the salad.
Variations to Snickers Salad
There are a few ways you can make this Snickers Salad just the way you like it. Here are some ideas:
- As I stated above, you could try a different flavor of pudding.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup or caramel sauce on top. (After all, the more chocolate and caramel you can add, the better!)
- Use different kinds of candy bars like Milky Way or Baby Ruth. Or, use a combination of candy bars.
- Add nuts (more peanuts, anyone?), chocolate chips, pretzels, or even grapes.
How to Store
This salad will last in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. That is if you don’t start eating it😉. Unfortunately, it will not freeze well. So, make sure you can enjoy it or share it within a few days.
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Snickers Salad
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cubed (about 8 cups cubed)
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 1 bag (10.59 ounces) Snickers fun-size candy bars, roughly chopped
- 2 cups (100 g) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl about halfway with water. Add salt. Place the cubed apples into the salted water while you prepare the pudding mixture. This will keep the apples from browning.
- In another large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Let it sit for 2 minutes, or until softly set. Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Drain the apples. Fold the apples, candy bar pieces, and marshmallows into the pudding mixture. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill until serving.
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Elyse, please get some counseling. You need it.
So delicious! Thanks!!
Elyse – sit down & shut up. No one gives a damn what you think! Go away and let us enjoy these DELICIOUS recipes.
Amanda this recipe is delicious! Everyone loves it. And Elyse – healthy Apes? Apes won’t be eating this I’m pretty sure. But they would love it.
I just want to know why she had “healthy apes” in food at her potluck (she had the “displeasure of biting into it today at a potluck…Just healthy apes and fiber ruined with sugar”) 😀 As opposed to “sickly apes”? Is there a different potluck for them? Who is taking care of their nutritional needs, Elyse?? Lolol
Wow, well Elyse, maybe your first mistake was using apes? That can’t be good!
On a side note it is not an everyday food. You cannot force people to eat what you think they should have. Obviously didn’t work with the school lunch takeover in 2010 either. People make their own decisions. It feels loke you look down on everyone. That is sad.
This is delicious! We make it and other “salads” for a fun change around here. Sometimes we change up the pudding to make it special (caramel or butterscotch is really good!) Gotta love a good Midwestern salad! 😉
I have never had one of Amanda’s recipes fail me. Her instructions are crystal clear, and while some are more decadent than others, all are enjoyed in moderation.
Elyse, you go to church? You may need to live there so you can learn how to “do better”. Seriously though…What the hell is your problem? Why are you even on this site? Your little speech was completely hateful. It’s just like this Elyse, if you don’t like something, keep scrolling or turn the channel. The world has enough hate. If you have a weight problem or struggle with sugar there are many other things you can eat Honey. No need to get grumpy with us. Now go and say your prayers.
Not a huge Snickers fan, but by golly I’ll try it just to set Elyse on her ear.
And Elyse. It might behoove you to proofread before you post hatefulness. I’d at least want to look literate if I were making a fool of myself.