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    Snickers Apple Salad Recipe (3 Ingredients)

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 31, 2023 by Dee

    Snickers Apple Salad is an easy recipe for dessert salad made with tart apples, Cool Whip and Snickers candy bars. Only 3 ingredients in this simple side dish and perfect for holidays, family gatherings and potluck dinners! via @meamel

    Snickers Apple Salad is an easy recipe for dessert salad made with tart apples, Cool Whip and Snickers candy bars. Only 3 ingredients in this simple side dish and perfect for holidays, family gatherings and potluck dinners!

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    bowl of Snickers apple salad with chopped snickers candy bars and tart green apples
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    I don't even remember where I found this easy Snicker salad recipe, but I think it was at a church event, party or potluck somewhere. In fact, I used to make this candy bar apple salad recipe for our own church potlucks, and it was always a big hit with everyone -- probably because many folks were from the Midwest!

    This sweet side dish is not your average salad. It's closer to an easy dessert recipe. It's a little tart, a little sweet, a little salty, and completely delicious. The best part about this delicious recipe is everyone loves it, and it always goes fast!

    If you're looking for easy recipes for your next potluck or party or family dinner, this apple Snickers salad recipe is for you! For more dessert salads, try my pistachio salad (Watergate Salad), cherry fluff salad, ambrosia salad, Jello Salad and my salad recipes page for more inspiration.

    Granny Smith apples, Cool Whip and bag of Snickers candy bars

    Ingredients

    You only need 3 simple ingredients for this Snicker apple salad recipe. Complete amounts are in the recipe card below. You can find these in almost any grocery store.

    • Apples -- Tart Granny Smith apples work best
    • Snickers candy bars -- either regular size Snickers candy bars or fun size, chopped
    • Cool Whip -- or any brand of whipped topping, thawed

    NOTE - You don't need to add lemon juice to the fresh apples since the Cool Whip helps prevent them from browning.

    How to Make Snickers Apple Salad

    All you do is core and dice the apples and candy bars into bite sized pieces.

    Then, add them to a large mixing bowl. You don't even have to peel the apples first unless you want to.

    The green skin adds a nice pop of color to this sweet salad.

    chopped snicker bars and green apples on cutting board

    Then, fold in the entire tub of Cool Whip. Stir until all ingredients are well blended.

    And, that's all you do!

    mix Cool Whip with apples and candy bars in large bowl

    How to Store

    Store this sweet side dish in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. You can transfer the salad to a serving bowl before serving.

    It keeps for about 2 days before it starts to break down and become watery.

    Recipe Variations

    This apple snicker salad is made without pudding. To make it with pudding, mix a small box of vanilla instant pudding mix with a half cup milk. Then, make as directed.

    Make Snicker salad with cream cheese and powdered sugar or brown sugar for more of a cheesecake flavor. You can use whipped cream in place of whipped topping for this.

    Change candy bars. Twix or Milky Way Bars are good choices. Sometimes, I add Snickers Peanut Butter candies with the regular Snickers, and this combination worked really well with the tartness of the green apples.

    The kids love snacking on apples and peanut butter, so they love the combination in this salad. And, this is why we sometimes call it Double Snicker Apple Salad.

    Sometimes, I add a little cinnamon for extra flavor, but this is optional. To make a Snickers caramel apple salad for apple season, add a drizzle of caramel sauce over the salad before serving.

    bowl of caramel apple salad on the table

    Recipe FAQ

    Can you make Snicker Salad the night before?

    Yes, you can. But keep in mind, the salad tends to get watery the longer it sits.

    What are the best apples for this dessert salad?

    Granny Smith apples. The tartness of the apples balances out the sweetness of the candy bars in this dessert salad. They also stay crisp. You can also use Gala apples, Pink Lady or Honey crisp apples. Red apples don't hold up as well in this salad.

    snickers apple salad in a paper bowl

    Recipe

    Snickers apple salad with chopped snicker bars in a bowl

    Snickers Apple Salad

    Published by Dee
    Snickers Apple Salad is an easy recipe for dessert salad made with tart apples, Cool Whip and Snickers candy bars. Only 3 ingredients in this simple side dish and perfect for holidays, family gatherings and potluck dinners!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 68 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large Granny Smith apples diced
    • 3 large Snickers candy bars or several snack-sized Snickers bars chopped
    • 1 8-oz container of Cool Whip or any whipped topping thawed

    Instructions
     

    • Add chopped apples and chopped Snickers bars to a large bowl.
    • Fold in thawed Cool Whip, and stir to combine. Top with additional chopped candy bars or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired
    • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve, and enjoy!

    Notes

    To make with pudding, combine a small box of instant vanilla pudding mix with a half cup of milk, then make as directed.
    Granny Smith apples work best in this salad, Red delicious apples don't hold up as well.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Since 3 ingredient Snicker apple salad has fruit and protein, it is kind of, sort of a real salad, right? All, I know is this easy fruit salad is a family favorite perfect for holidays like Easter and Christmas or any time of the year.

    If you make this classic apple salad recipe, please leave a star rating and/or comment.

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    bowl of snickers apple salad topped with cut snickers candy bars

    Recipe was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2023.

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    1. Patrick says

      May 29, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      So easy to make! Great for the office potluck we had! No left overs!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Kathy says

      April 03, 2023 at 8:44 am

      The kids saw this one and had to make it! Anything with snickers works for mom!5 stars

      Reply
    3. James says

      May 09, 2019 at 6:49 am

      The kids made this one last night. Easy and what a treat. I know they will be asking for this one often!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 13, 2019 at 9:32 am

        Thanks, James. It's perfect for this time of year!

    4. Miz Helen says

      March 28, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      I just love a salad like this, it looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and have a fantastic weekend!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    5. Laurie says

      March 22, 2015 at 1:37 am

      Wow! What an intersting combination! Looks incredibly delicious too. I think I will make this for the Easter gathering. Thanks Dee for sharing Dee. I'll be pinning too! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    6. Dee M says

      March 21, 2015 at 6:00 am

      My kids sure did -- they just about devoured the whole thing. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      March 21, 2015 at 4:26 am

      OMG, my son would LOVE this!

      Reply
    8. Dee M says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:02 am

      That's funny, Lori! You should try it -- it really is good. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Lori Leigh says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:01 am

      I seriously just bought snickers and apples today at the grocery store, but never thought of combining the two. This sounds delicious!
      Lori

      Reply

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