Candy Salad is a sweet and salty mix of Whoppers, Reese’s, and chocolate-covered pretzels—a perfect treat for candy lovers or your next gathering!
Candy Salad
Before you jump to conclusions and think I’ve gone off the deep end, let me explain! Candy Salad is in the same league as those quirky combinations like Ambrosia Salad, Snickers Salad, or the ever-popular Orange Fluff Salad.
All right, it’s not technically a “salad” in the veggie and greens sense—it’s more of a dessert with a mix of candies.
But hey, if it’s whipped up in a salad bowl, why not embrace the name, right? And if you’re doubting its legitimacy, just ask the Candy Salad fans on TikTok, where it took the platform by storm earlier this year!
How To Enjoy This “Salad”
Candy Salad is typically enjoyed as you would any other snack mix or dessert:
- Handfuls: Grab a handful and enjoy the mix of candies.
- Cupfuls: Serve in small cups or bowls for portion control, perfect for gatherings.
- As a topping: Add it to ice cream, yogurt, or cakes for a candy crunch.
- With friends: Share with friends or family during a movie night for a fun treat!
How To Make Candy Salad (Tips)
- Mix the flavors: Go for a mix of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy for a better overall flavor.
- Use fresh candies: Fresh candies give the best texture and flavor.
- Cut big candies: Chop large candies for easier mixing and even flavor distribution.
- Make it look nice: Use clear bowls or jars to highlight the vibrant candy colors.
- Customize it: Change ingredients to fit personal preferences or dietary needs.
- Test: Taste and change the mix for a good balance of flavors.
Variations
Here are some variation ideas for Candy Salad:
- Nuts and crunch: Add roasted or candied almonds, peanuts, or cashews for a nutty crunch. You could also toss in some toffee bits for added texture.
- Caramel touch: Throw in some caramel bits, add Rolos, or chop up a few caramel-filled chocolates like Milky Ways.
- White chocolate: Swap out some of the milk chocolates for white chocolate pieces or even white chocolate chips.
- International candies: Add popular candies from other countries – think chocolate Pocky sticks from Japan or Kinder chocolates from Germany.
- S’mores version: Add broken graham cracker pieces, mini dehydrated marshmallows, and chocolate chunks to replicate the classic campfire treat.
- Health boost: For a slightly healthier twist, incorporate dark chocolate pieces, chocolate-covered fruit candies, or other more nutritious candies.
- Cereal fun: Add some of your favorite cereals like Cap’n Crunch, Lucky Charms marshmallows, or even Honey Oh’s for a unique twist.
Storage
Candy Salad Storage
- Airtight containers: To keep moisture out and maintain freshness, use airtight containers to store.
- Cool, dry place: Store Candy Salad away from direct sunlight to avoid melting or stickiness.
- Skip the fridge: Refrigeration can cause chocolate to “sweat” or develop a white bloom. It’s perfectly safe to eat, but it’s not nearly as attractive.
More No-Bake Dessert Recipes:
- Pretzel-Peanut Butter Bars with a chocolate topping
- No-Bake Cookies chocolate and peanut butter
- Trail Mix made five different ways!
- Peanut Butter Puppy Chow with peanut butter candies
- Mint Oreo Truffles using Mint Oreo cookies
Candy Salad
Candy Salad is a fun mix of sweet and salty flavors, featuring treats like Whoppers, Reese's, and chocolate-covered pretzels. It's the perfect way to satisfy your cravings!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whoppers
- 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels coarsely broken
- ¾ cup Mini Charleston Chews
- 1/2 cup Reese's Minis
- 1/2 cup Reese's Pieces
- 1 (4-ounce) bar Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme bar chopped
- 1 cup KitKat Minis
- 1 cup M&M's Sugar Cookie or your favorite flavor
Instructions
- Begin by coarsely breaking the chocolate-covered pretzels into pieces. Next, chop the Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme bar into small chunks, roughly the size of M&M's.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the candies together.
- Gently stir until the candies are combined. Perfect for parties, or just indulging!
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Recipe Notes
Serving suggestions: Candy Salad is typically enjoyed as you would any other snack mix or dessert:
- Eat it by the handful!
- To manage portions, especially at gatherings, you can portion the Candy Salad into small cups or bowls.
- Use it as an unconventional topping on ice cream, yogurt, or even cakes for an added candy crunch.
- Share the bowl with friends or family and enjoy the mix together. It’s a great treat to pass around during a movie night!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15.5g | Cholesterol: 8.2mg | Sodium: 135.7mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 34.6g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
