Snickers salad

A dessert salad made with Snickers candy bars and apples

Snickers Salad

A bowl of Snickers salad featuring Granny Smith apples

Snickers salad is a type of dessert salad that is popular in the Midwestern United States. It is a sweet dish that combines the flavors of Snickers candy bars with apples, whipped cream, and sometimes other ingredients such as pudding or marshmallows.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients of Snickers salad include:

• Snickers candy bars, chopped into small pieces
• Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
• Whipped cream or Cool Whip

Optional ingredients may include:

• Vanilla pudding
• Mini marshmallows
• Caramel sauce

Preparation

To prepare Snickers salad, the Snickers bars are first chopped into small pieces. The apples are cored and diced, often leaving the skin on for added texture and color. The chopped Snickers and apples are then mixed together in a large bowl.

Close-up of Snickers salad showing the texture of apples and candy

Whipped cream or Cool Whip is folded into the mixture to create a creamy consistency. Some variations of the recipe include adding vanilla pudding to enhance the creaminess and flavor. Mini marshmallows can also be added for additional sweetness and texture.

The salad is typically chilled in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serving

Snickers salad is often served as a dessert or a sweet side dish at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. It is a popular choice for events where a quick and easy dessert is needed.

Variations

While the classic version of Snickers salad uses Granny Smith apples for their tartness, other varieties of apples can be used depending on personal preference. Some recipes may substitute or add other types of candy bars, such as Milky Way or Twix, to create different flavor profiles.

Related pages

• Dessert salad
• Ambrosia (fruit salad)
• Potluck