Snickers Salad (Snicker Apple Salad) Recipe

This sweet and tart dessert salad marries diced apples, chunks of Snickers, tender mini marshmallows and rich caramel sauce with light whipped topping. Perfect for festive gatherings, this refreshing and indulgent treat offers delightful contrasts of textures and flavors that mesmerize taste buds with every bite. An unforgettable flavor explosion.

I love making my Snicker Apple Salad because it’s simple and comes together in minutes. This sweet and tart creamy dessert salad is not only a hit at parties but also a fun twist on traditional apple salad recipes.

In my version, I cube 4 medium tart apples and mix them with 2 coarsely chopped Snickers bars, which give a surprising salty kick to the sweet base. I then fold in 1 cup mini marshmallows to add a playful texture and 1/2 cup caramel sauce that enriches the entire dish with its smooth, sugary flavor.

Finally, I blend in an 8 oz container of whipped topping for a light and fluffy finish. Apples give you fiber and vitamin C while the mix of ingredients offers a balanced calorie treat.

This unique dessert salad plays with flavors and is one of my favorite fruit recipes that always leaves my guests impressed and satisfied.

Why I Like this Recipe

I really love this recipe because:

1. I love how the tart apples and super sweet Snickers come together to create this perfect sweet and sour vibe that always surprises me.
2. I really dig that it’s so simple to throw together – all you gotta do is chop, mix, and chill it, which means I can whip it up quickly for last minute potlucks or parties.
3. I enjoy the mix of textures too – the crunchy apple bits, the gooey caramel and melted candy pieces, and even the soft whipped topping, they all blend in a fun way.
4. I like that it’s not your everyday dessert; its a quirky and tasty twist on a salad that always gets compliments from everyone when I serve it.

Check it out, you start by coring and dicing 4 tart apples until you got about 4 cups of chunks. Then you chop 2 Snickers bars into bite-size bits and mix in a cup of mini marshmallows. Next, you pour in 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the mix and add an 8 oz container of whipped topping, making sure its all evenly coated. Stir the whole thing gently, cover it up, and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so that the flavors can meld together. Before serving at your next party or holiday, give it one more stir and enjoy this sweet and tart creamy treat that’s ready in just minutes!

Ingredients

• Tart apples deliver fiber, vitamins, and a crisp flavor perfect for balancing sweetness.
• Snickers bars add chewy texture, protein, and rich chocolate, peanut, and caramel flavors.
• Mini marshmallows provide a soft, sugary squish that makes the salad extra fun.
• Caramel sauce offers a sweet, gooey topping that intensifies the mix with its rich texture.
• Whipped topping lightens the salad with its airy, sweet creaminess and delightful smooth finish.
• Overall, this salad combines healthful fiber with indulgent sweetness for a playful, tasty dish.
• Each ingredient brings its own charm, creating a mix thats both surprising and satisfying.

Ingredient Quantities

• 4 medium tart apples, cored and diced (about 4 cups)
• 2 Snickers bars, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 8 oz container of whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

How to Make this

1. Start by coring and dicing the 4 tart apples into about 4 cups of pieces.

2. Coarsely chop the 2 Snickers bars into bite sized bits.

3. In a large bowl mix together the diced apples, chopped Snickers and 1 cup of mini marshmallows.

4. Pour in the 1/2 cup of caramel sauce evenly over the mix.

5. Add the 8 oz container of whipped topping to the bowl.

6. Gently stir everything together until all the ingredients are well combined.

7. Cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld.

8. Stir the salad again before serving at your next potluck or holiday party. Enjoy!

Equipment Needed

1. A sharp knife and a cutting board for coring and chopping the apples and breaking up the Snickers
2. A large mixing bowl to combine all the ingredients
3. A measuring cup to accurately pour the caramel sauce
4. A stirring spoon or spatula to mix everything gently
5. A lid or plastic wrap to cover the bowl when chilling in the fridge
6. A refrigerator for the chilling step

FAQ

Snickers Salad (Snicker Apple Salad) Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• If you cant find tart apples, try using Granny Smith or a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor
• If you dont have Snickers bars, you could chop up a Mars bar or even a Twix for a similar taste and texture
• You can substitute mini marshmallows with regular sized ones that you chop into smaller pieces
• If caramel sauce is out of reach, you might use dulce de leche or even make a simple homemade caramel sauce
• For the whipped topping, homemade whipped cream or even coconut whipped cream works pretty well

Pro Tips

1. Make sure your apples are chopped pretty evenly so every bite gets a good mix of flavors. Using tart apples helps keep the salad from getting mushy too fast.
2. When you fold in the whipped topping be extra gentle; stirring too hard can deflate it and make the texture a lot less fun.
3. If you wanna up the flavor a bit, toss in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. It might sound simple but it really ties everything together.
4. Although 30 minutes in the fridge is good, letting it chill for an hour can really let all the flavors meld together better, so don’t be afraid to wait a little longer.