Description
Caramel Apples Snickers Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert salad combining crisp Granny Smith apples, rich caramel sauce, creamy Cool Whip, and crunchy Snickers bars. This sweet and tangy treat is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a simple indulgent snack that comes together in minutes and is served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
Mix-ins
- 4 fun-sized Snickers bars, chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Dressings
- 1 cup Cool Whip or whipped cream
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and dice the Granny Smith apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skins on to add texture and enhance the salad’s flavor profile.
- Mix dressing: In a large bowl, combine the Cool Whip and caramel sauce, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well blended to create a creamy and sweet dressing base.
- Combine main ingredients: Gently fold the diced apples and chopped Snickers bars into the dressing, ensuring the pieces are evenly coated without breaking up the candy too much.
- Add nuts: If desired, add the chopped walnuts or pecans at this stage and stir gently to incorporate them evenly throughout the salad for added crunch and flavor.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly before serving.
Notes
- Keep the apple skins on for added texture and nutritional benefits.
- Use fun-sized Snickers bars for the perfect bite-sized mix-ins.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor and gives it a pleasing cold texture.
- Nuts are optional but add a lovely crunch; pecans or walnuts both work well.
- This salad is best consumed within one day for optimal freshness.
