Candy Apple Salad Recipe

A delightful and refreshing Candy Apple Salad recipe! This easy-to-make dessert features a sweet and tangy combination of apples, cranberries, and creamy dressing, topped with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a special treat any time of year. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this vibrant and delicious salad!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 526.6 kcal
Protein 13g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Candy Apple Salad

  • Cool Whip
  • Crushed Pineapple With Juice
  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Snickers Candy Bars
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make Candy Apple Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 (16 ounce) bag of mini marshmallows, 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained), 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup maraschino cherries (drained and chopped).
  2. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
  3. Fold in 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced.
  4. Gently stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely. This will allow the salad to thicken and the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

204g

Fat

81g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Candy Apple Salad?

Candy Apple Salad takes about 275 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 255 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Candy Apple Salad?

Candy Apple Salad has approximately 526.6 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 46 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Candy Apple Salad?

The key ingredients for Candy Apple Salad are Cool Whip, Crushed Pineapple With Juice, Granny Smith Apples, Snickers Candy Bars, Walnuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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