Apple Pretzel Salad

Health score
2%
Apple Pretzel Salad
45 min.
15
312kcal

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Are you ready to impress your friends and family with a unique and delicious dish? Look no further than this delightful Apple Pretzel Salad! This refreshing side dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh Red Delicious apples and zesty lemon with the satisfying crunch of pretzels. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic, a holiday feast, or just a special lunch at home.

This enchanting dessert salad stands out with its playful textures and vibrant colors, making it a feast not just for your taste buds, but also for your eyes. Imagine creamy layers of whipped topping paired with the salty crunch of pretzels, all wrapped in a flavorful gelatin that’s enhanced by the natural sweetness of dates and the zippiness of lemon-lime soda. It’s a true balance of sweet and savory that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Not only is it a showstopper at any gathering, but this Apple Pretzel Salad is also surprisingly simple to make. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can create a dish that serves up to 15 people – perfect for sharing! So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to whip up this scrumptious treat that will leave your guests raving and asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup dates chopped
  • ounce gelatin powder lemon-flavored
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • cup lemon-lime carbonated beverage 
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • cups pretzels chopped
  • cups delicious apple diced red
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 2.5 cups water boiling
  • ounce carton whipped topping frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; press mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish.
  2. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes.
  3. Let cool completely.
  4. Combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  5. Spread cream cheese mixture over pretzel mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm.
  6. Combine gelatin and boiling water in a medium bowl, stirring 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves; stir in dates.
  7. Let cool to room temperature. Slowly pour carbonated beverage and lemon juice into gelatin mixture. Chill 30 minutes or until consistency of unbeaten egg white.
  8. Fold apple into gelatin mixture. Spoon gelatin mixture over cheese mixture. Cover and chill until firm. To serve, cut into rectangles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein15.57%
Fat47.07%
Carbs37.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.28
Glycemic Load
15.69
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.5204347890356%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.25mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:311.62kcal
15.58%
Fat:16.72g
25.73%
Saturated Fat:6.71g
41.97%
Carbohydrates:29.86g
9.95%
Net Carbohydrates:28.7g
10.44%
Sugar:19.91g
22.13%
Cholesterol:15.57mg
5.19%
Sodium:323.81mg
14.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.44g
24.89%
Copper:0.29mg
14.39%
Vitamin A:629.85IU
12.6%
Selenium:6.82µg
9.74%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.27%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.62%
Folate:26.47µg
6.62%
Phosphorus:53.08mg
5.31%
Fiber:1.16g
4.64%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.29%
Calcium:42.54mg
4.25%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.1%
Iron:0.73mg
4.03%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.42%
Potassium:117.97mg
3.37%
Magnesium:11.96mg
2.99%
Vitamin C:1.81mg
2.19%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.88%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.85%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin K:1.6µg
1.52%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes