Surprise Apple Salad Recipe

This isn't your average salad! A delightful, chilled apple dessert that's surprisingly easy and quick to make. Perfect for a light and refreshing treat, this recipe requires minimal prep time and chilling to unlock its full potential. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 293.9 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Surprise Apple Salad

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How to Make Surprise Apple Salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and 1/4 cup crumbled gingersnap cookies.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture over the apple mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to chill thoroughly.
  5. Before serving, spoon the apple salad into individual dessert cups or glasses for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

52g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Surprise Apple Salad?

Surprise Apple Salad takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Surprise Apple Salad?

Surprise Apple Salad has approximately 293.9 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Surprise Apple Salad?

The key ingredients for Surprise Apple Salad are Snickers Candy Bars, Tart Apples, Cool Whip. See the full list with measurements above.

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