Snickers Salad

Photo from Troprockin.com

For some unknown reason, I volunteered to bring dessert to Sunday dinner this month. Then I found out the theme was salads.

Yep. Salads.

Suddenly, I was on a mission to find a dessert salad that wasn't just another bowl of fruit. After spending far too much time scrolling through recipes, I stumbled across something called Snickers Salad. The name alone was enough to stop me in my tracks. Snickers? In a salad? I needed answers.

I'll admit, the ingredient list had me a little skeptical. Apples, pudding, Cool Whip, and candy bars don't exactly sound like they belong in the same bowl. But somehow, it works.

The secret is the Granny Smith apples. Their tartness keeps the salad from becoming overwhelmingly sweet. The pudding, Cool Whip, and chunks of Snickers bring plenty of sweetness, while the apples provide just enough tang to balance everything out. Every bite has a little crunch and a little creaminess.

This is one of those classic potluck recipes that makes you smile because it's so wonderfully unexpected. Is it really a salad? That's debatable. Is it a dessert? Absolutely.

Will I make it again? Yes! It was fun, it was different, and it definitely fit the salad theme better than showing up with a chocolate cake. It was the surprise of the night.

Snickers Salad

Recipe from Troprockin.com

Serves 16

• 1 package Vanilla Instant Pudding 3.4 ounce box
• ¾ cup Whole Milk
• 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
• 3-4 Granny Smith Apples chopped
• 12 fun size Snickers Bars (or 3-4 regular size) chopped
• 1 cup Miniature Marshmallows

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until well combined.

Add cool whip and mix well until creamy and well combined.

Fold in the chopped apples, chopped Snickers and marshmallows. Be sure to save a small amount for topping.

Chill for about 1 hour in the refrigerator or until ready to serve.

Add extra apple chunks and candy bar pieces for topping before serving.