Snicker Salad Recipe
Snicker Salad is a fun, nostalgic salad (or dessert) and combines a creamy pudding, crisp apples and grapes, and chopped Snickers bars. It’s sweet, tangy, and crunchy – perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or just because!
Snicker Salad
Some recipes make you feel fancy… and then there’s Snicker Salad, which makes you feel like a giddy kid sneaking dessert before dinner. This sweet-and-creamy classic is loaded with tart apples, fluffy whipped topping, and, of course, hunks of chocolatey Snicker goodness in every bite.
This dish makes people smile, sparks “remember when” stories, and disappears faster than you can say pass the spoon. We love this recipe for potlucks, holidays, or just to add a little joy to our day! Because snicker bars for dinner? Yes please.
If you love this “salad” recipe, you’ll love our Raspberry Pretzel “Salad” too!
Why This Recipe Works:
- Simple to make. This recipe is as easy as mixing, chopping, and stirring – perfect for when you want something sweet without turning on the oven.
- A party of textures. Crunchy apples, chewy chocolate and caramel, and fluffy whipped topping make every bite oh-so-good.
- Nostalgic fun. It’s the kind of recipe that brings back childhood memories while making new ones with friends and family.
What You’ll Need:
- For the pudding – instant pudding, milk, and cool whip
- Fruit – apples and grapes
- Snicker Bars
How to make Snicker Salad Recipe:
Step 1
Make pudding. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the instant pudding mix with milk until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 2
Prep the mix-ins. Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice. Halve the grapes. Then chop Snicker bars into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Assemble salad. Add the apples, grapes, and Snicker bars to the pudding and stir to combine.
Step 4
Serve salad. Serve salad with your favorite main dish and other sides.
This salad is best eaten within 2–3 days. The apples may soften a bit over time, but the flavors will still be delicious.
Recipe Tips and Variations:
- Swap Snickers for Milky Way, Twix, or your favorite candy bar.
- Add berries for extra fruitiness.
- Lighten it up with low-fat pudding mix or yogurt instead of whipped topping.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, you can make the pudding ahead of time and prep the fruit and candy separately. Then simply assemble when ready to serve.
Toss chopped apples with a teaspoon of lemon juice before mixing into the salad.
Yes – try chopped pecans, walnuts, or even shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
Other Holiday Recipes:
I’ve got a secret. Side dish recipes are my favorite part of holiday meals. Shhhhhh…
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xoxo ~Sue
Snicker Salad Recipe
Ingredients
For the pudding:
- 3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz. Cool Whip
Other ingredients:
- 11 oz. Snickers candy bars (6 full-size bars) – chopped
- 2 cups grapes – sliced in half
- 1 medium Honey Crisp apple – chopped with a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Make pudding. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the instant pudding mix with milk until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding, 1 cup whole milk, 8 oz. Cool Whip
- Prep the mix-ins. Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice. Halve the grapes. Then chop Snicker bars into bite-sized pieces.1 medium Honey Crisp apple, 2 cups grapes, 11 oz. Snickers candy bars (6 full-size bars)
- Assemble salad. Add the apples, grapes, and Snicker bars to the pudding and stir to combine.
- Serve salad. Serve salad with your favorite main dish and other sides.
This is such a light and fun salad! I served it for a Holiday party with lots of strawberries, blueberries and grapes. Everyone loved getting the surprise bite of Snickers!
Will make a perfect summer salad!
Oh that sounds delicious Debbie! Thanks for stopping by to let me know.
This “salad” brings back all the memories from dinner at Norma Jean’s house!
Cue the memories!