Taffy Apple Salad

Taffy apple salad is a sweet, indulgent twist on a classic fruit salad, loaded with fresh apples, pineapple, and marshmallows and smothered in a creamy dressing that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Taffy apple salad is a unique and delicious dessert salad that combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples, pieces of pineapple, and vanilla pudding with the rich decadence of caramel. The combination creates a deliciously indulgent treat, perfect for any special occasion. 

Taffy Apple Salad Ingredients

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The sweet-tart flavor of this easy taffy apple salad is a truly unique and delicious experience!

The combination of tart apples, creamy dressing, and sweet caramel creates an indulgent treat that is sure to be enjoyed by all. 

The flavors blend together perfectly, with the sweetness of the caramel balancing the tartness of the apples. 

Substitutions And Additions

APPLES: You can substitute different types of apples for this apple taffy salad recipe. Try to add a mixture of red and green for a nice color contrast in this fluff salad. Red delicious apples, Royal Gala apples, Granny Smith apples, and Green Delicious apples are all great choices.

PUDDING: If you’d like, you can use a different flavor of pudding in this recipe. Try butterscotch, white chocolate, or cheesecake for the creamy dressing.

MIX-INS: You could add other ingredients, such as raisins, chopped pecans, or butterscotch sauce, for a twist on the traditional recipe.

How To Make This Taffy Apple Salad Recipe

Making a fluff salad is all about combining the tasty ingredients, in this case, apples, marshmallows, pineapple, and peanuts, and coating them with a creamy homemade dressing.

Check out our step-by-step instructions below to make this yummy dessert salad.

STEP ONE: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the juice from the pineapple tidbits with the vanilla instant pudding. 

STEP TWO: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well combined. Place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

STEP THREE: Chop the red and green apples into small bite-size pieces.

STEP FOUR: In a large bowl, arrange the pineapple tidbits, chopped apples, mini marshmallows, peanuts, and Cool Whip mixture and mix until evenly distributed.

STEP FIVE: Garnish with additional peanuts and caramel sauce if desired. Enjoy!

How To Serve

A caramel taffy apple salad can be served as the perfect side dish or a snack and will be a guaranteed family favorite. 

Enjoy it after a delicious summer meal of grilled chicken breast, tomato cucumber salad, and grilled corn on the cob. 

For another hearty meal, serve this sweet dessert salad at a potluck alongside grilled burgers and hot dogs. 

During apple season, we have plenty of ideas for a great way to use your orchard spoils. Our  apple pie bites and caramel apple pie bombs are two easy desserts we love.

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Storage

If you have leftovers of this crisp salad to savor later, here are some helpful storage tips.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store taffy apple salad in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

IN THE FREEZER: It is not recommended to freeze this delicious recipe as the texture of the apples and marshmallows may change upon thawing. It is best to prepare and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Taffy apple salad can be enjoyed as a delicious side dish, snack, or main dish. It is the perfect dish to bring to the next potluck or serve at a holiday dinner, and we have no doubt that your family will love this fun twist on a classic fluff salad! 

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Taffy Apple Salad

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Taffy apple salad is a sweet, indulgent twist on a classic fruit salad, loaded with fresh apples, pineapple, and marshmallows and smothered in a creamy dressing that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 8

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Ingredients

  

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• 20 ounces pineapple tidbits, with juice
• 3.4 ounces vanilla pudding
• 8 ounces Cool Whip
• 2 cups red apples, chopped
• 2 cups green apples, chopped
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1½ cups dry roasted peanuts

Optional toppings

• Caramel sauce
• ½ cup dry roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix together the juice from the pineapple tidbits with the vanilla pudding.
• Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well combined. Place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Chop the red and green apples into small bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, arrange the pineapple tidbits, apples, mini marshmallows, peanuts, and Cool Whip mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
• Garnish with additional peanuts and caramel sauce if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

• Use a chilled serving bowl when mixing ingredients together. Chilling the bowl prevents the apples from becoming mushy or over-softening during preparation.
• The pineapple juice will help dissolve the pudding mix when combined together.
• Be careful when you are mixing up the salad. You don’t want to break the ingredients up too much, so make sure you stir the salad gently.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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