Snicker Salad

Well, now it's time again to share another recipe with you all! Today's recipe is PERFECT for all the family get-together's that will be starting to take place (Mother's Day, Father's Day, summer bbq's, reunions, etc.). I made this salad I think a year or two ago and it was a huge hit at a family meal, so naturally with summer just around the corner, I must share!

 

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Snicker Salad

Ingredients:

8 oz. container cool whip

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding

1 c. milk

5 green apples, diced

5 regular sized snickers, frozen (makes it easier to chop)

Directions:

Add instant pudding to a mixing bowl and pour in milk. Mix well and let chill while chopping candy and apples.

Chop snickers into bite-sized pieces.

Chop apples into bite-sized pieces.

Fold cool whip into pudding mix until well blended. Mix in snickers and apples.

*You can adjust the apples and snickers to your liking in how much you want in the salad.

Thank you for reading, hope your family enjoys it like we have!

Until next time,

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Amanda

Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

I made this as a side dish one night thinking that it would likely go over well. It's since become one of my favorite salads to make and serve. It's so creamy and delicious and just as easy to make! If you're looking for a quick, easy, new salad to take to a family get-together, picnic, or potluck - look no further!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

Ingredients:

12 oz. cool whip

1 small pkg. cheesecake pudding (powder)

3 6oz. strawberry yogurts

1 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced

3 bananas, sliced (add just before serving or they'll brown)

miniature marshmallows (add just before serving)

Directions:

Thaw cool whip and in a large bowl stir it together with yogurts and pudding powder. Let this set up in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Wash and slice strawberries and add into mix. Add bananas and marshmallows just before serving. Keep refrigerated.

Use this and I'm sure it'll be a big hit!

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Until next time,

Amanda

BLT Pasta Salad

Every time we all get together with my in-law's it's kind of a fight of what to bring because with so many of us, we can only have so many fruit and veggie trays or some sort of salad. I'm always looking for some sort of new salad or dessert or something for these kind of events just so I know we're not eating the same thing or I'm not the one bringing the same thing every time, or if I am that it gets an added creative twist.

When I stumbled across this recipe (thank you Pinterest!) I knew we had to try it because it's something that would be great for our big group, and I love me a BLT, so getting it in a salad form was just an added plus! So here, I bring you with a salad version of a delicious lunch item!

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BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

12 oz. corkscrew-shaped pasta

1/2 c. milk

12 oz. lean bacon

3 medium rip tomatoes, cut into chunks

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 clove garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 c. mayo

1/4 c. sour cream

4 Tbsp. chopped chives or scallion greens

5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 c. chopped romaine lettuce

Directions:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with milk in a large bowl; set aside.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat until crisp (I always bake my bacon). Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. of pan drippings. Add the tomatoes, thyme, and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieced; set aside 1/4 c. for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and tomato mixture with the pasta.

Mix the mayo, sour cream, and 3 Tbsp. chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce; toss again to coat. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 Tbsp. chives. Serve at room temperature.

I hope this works as well with your family as it does ours. I know I'll definitely be making this next time we're all together!

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Until next time,

Amanda