SNICKERS APPLE SALAD is a favorite recipe to bring to potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings here in the Midwest. It’s loaded with tart apples, candy bars, and tossed in a creamy mixture of Cool Whip and pudding. You can’t go wrong!
I still remember the first time someone showed up to a get-together at my mama’s house with a Caramel Apple Salad.
I asked what the bowl of goo was and when they replied that it was Snickers Salad, I was highly concerned.
Who puts candy bars in a salad?
Of course, I was down to try it. Snickers are life and I’m not scared of a little chocolate with my dinner.
Instantly hooked.
This isn’t a salad salad…this is a dessert salad. Something the Midwest just knows how to do right. Y’all are gonna love this one if you haven’t had it before!
How to make caramel apple salad:
This recipe is beyond simple! You’ll start with a handful of ingredients: tart apples (we prefer Granny Smith), chopped up Snickers candy bars, vanilla pudding mix, milk, and Cool Whip!
Don’t hate on me about the Cool Whip or the pudding mix. They have their place and that place is in this caramel apple salad. 😉
Whisk together the milk and pudding mix until it’s starting to set. Fold in the whipped topping.
Add in your chopped apples and chopped candy bars. Easy peasy, friends.
Stir it all together and pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve!
We love that this doubles as a side dish or dessert. I mean – it’s definitely dessert, but in the Midwest we serve it with dinner. ?
If you want to move here, I don’t blame you.
How long does Snickers Apple Salad last?
This apple Snickers salad recipe is best served the day it’s made. The apples start to get soft and release liquid if you let it sit for too long.
You can serve the second day as well, but the apples won’t be quite as crisp or the dressing quite as thick after day 1.
More potluck recipes to try:
The crockpot is a favorite tool for potlucks – makes it so easy to keep your dish warm and portable! My crockpot mac and cheese and crockpot hashbrown casserole are perfect for serving a crowd!
Cold salads always go over well! My mama’s classic macaroni salad is a hit, this Italian pasta salad is packed with goodies, and my baked potato salad is always the first to go.
This broccoli salad recipe is a nice twist from the classic version. For more veggies, this veggie pizza is always a winner.
Snickers Apple Salad
Ingredients
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 5 large Granny Smith apples chopped
- 4 full-sized Snickers candy bars chopped
Instructions
- Add the pudding mix and milk to a large mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Let pudding set for about 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- Add the apples and candy bars to the bowl and stir to coat.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- This recipe is best served within 24 hours as the apples will begin to lose their crispness.
April Moisant says
This sounds so good. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for all the good recipes.
Karly says
Oh, this is going to become a favorite for you! It’s a huge thing in the Midwest and everyone makes it! 🙂
Sarah says
The oz of pudding is not correct. 3.4 oz is way too much. Only use 1.5. Thankfully I was able to fix mine and not have to garbage it. That’s way too much pudding for the amount of milk listed to use.
Karly says
Hi Sarah! The amount of pudding is actually correct. We’ve called for less than the amount of milk called for on the box here, so it’s definitely not too much milk.
cathy Godbout says
I loved this recipe its so Good I made it for one of my co workers/friend she loves Snickers
Sabrina says
well, never seen this before, wow a snickers salad, love it!
Lucy says
This Snickers Apple Salad ha as my curiosity up!! I must try it!! Thanks for ALL of your delightful recopies!! Buns In The Oven is definitely one of my favorites!! Take good care of you!Â
Karly says
Thanks so much, Lucy! <3
Susan says
Which would you use, the bite size or regular size Snickers candy bars?
Karly says
You’ll want to use 4 full sized bars or a full bag of the fun-size. 🙂
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Karly says
Glad you’re enjoying the recipes, Eve!