Snicker Apple Salad
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Snicker Apple Salad
Description
Snicker Apple Salad brings together diced tart Granny Smith apples and chopped Snickers candy bars folded into a creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping base. The pudding mix, set by whisking with milk, is softened by the whipped topping for a smooth, fluffy texture. Gentle folding preserves the crunch of the apples and the chewy candies, creating a balance of textures and sweet, nutty elements.
The salad is served chilled and garnished with extra chopped Snickers and a drizzle of caramel sauce, which adds richness and a hint of buttery sweetness. Mint leaves provide a fresh note and decorative contrast. This dish pairs well as a unique dessert at family gatherings or as a flavorful complement to savory dishes.
For preparation, the apples can be pre-soaked in lemon water or lemon-lime soda to maintain their crispness and prevent browning. This also helps preserve the bright color and fresh taste when storing the salad refrigerated for later use.
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 6 cups apple diced, Granny Smith variety
- 5 Snickers candy bars diced, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- mint optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the vanilla pudding mix and milk in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Let the pudding mixture sit for 3-5 minutes or until pudding is just set.
- Add the whipped topping to the bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding.
- Add the apples and snickers bars to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for later use. Right before serving, garnish with additional chopped snickers and a drizzle of the caramel sauce.
- Garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
- Use Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples as alternatives to Granny Smith for varying sweetness and texture.
- Soak cut apples in lemon water or lemon-lime soda to prevent browning before mixing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.