Description
Snickers Salad is a creamy, sweet dessert salad combining the richness of instant vanilla pudding and Cool Whip with crunchy, bite-sized pieces of Snickers bars and fresh Granny Smith apples. Finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce, this easy-to-make, chilled treat is perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup milk (2% or whole preferred)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed but still cold)
Mix-ins
- 4 standard size Snickers bars, chopped
- 4 Granny Smith apples, chopped
Topping
- Reserved Snickers pieces for topping
- Caramel sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed but cold Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until combined evenly without deflating the fluffiness.
- Chop and Add Mix-ins: Chop the Snickers bars and Granny Smith apples into small, bite-sized pieces. Reserve some of the Snickers pieces for topping later. Add the remaining chopped Snickers and apples to the pudding mixture.
- Combine and Chill: Gently mix all ingredients together to combine evenly. Top the salad with the reserved Snickers pieces and drizzle caramel sauce over the top. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour if ingredients are not already cold. Keep apples refrigerated prior to mixing to maintain crispness and prevent browning.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor and firm texture which complements the sweetness of Snickers and pudding.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances flavor and texture, especially if ingredients were at room temperature prior.
- Consume within a few hours for best texture; the salad can get watery if it sits too long due to the apples releasing juice.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with chocolate or butterscotch sauce for variation.
