Make Red, White & Blue Candy Salad for Memorial Day

If you’ve been on CandyTok lately, you’ve probably seen it: giant bowls overflowing with gummy bears, sour belts, marshmallows, and chocolate bits—aka the viral candy salad trend! 🍬🎥✨

This fun, colorful mix is taking over TikTok for a reason. It’s ridiculously easy to make, endlessly customizable, and absolutely perfect for holidays like Memorial Day. Whether you're throwing a backyard BBQ, hosting a movie night, or just want something festive for the snack table, candy salad is the no-bake MVP of the summer.

Keep reading to see how to create your own red, white, and blue candy salad for a sweet and shareable Memorial Day moment—worthy of its own TikTok feature.

🍬 Memorial Day Candy Salad Recipe

✨ Ingredients (Mix & Match):

  • Red:
    🍓 Gummy strawberries
    🍒 Cherry gummy bears
    🍓 Red licorice pieces
    🍓 Swedish fish

  • White:
    🍼 Mini marshmallows
    🍦 Yogurt-covered pretzels or raisins
    🤍 White chocolate chips or KitKats
    🤍 Vanilla Tootsie Rolls

  • Blue:
    💙 Blue raspberry gummy rings
    💙 Blue gummy bears
    💙 Blue M&Ms or Sixlets
    💙 Sour belts (cut into strips)

🥣 How to Make It:

  1. Pick your candies: Choose at least 2–3 from each color category for variety.

  2. Chop larger pieces: Cut large gummies or bars into bite-size bits.

  3. Mix it up: Toss everything gently in a large bowl.

  4. Serve in style: Pour into a trifle bowl, mason jars, or red-white-and-blue cups.

  5. Optional: Add mini flags, edible glitter, or festive scoops for flair!

🍓 Why It’s Perfect for Memorial Day:

  • Bright and patriotic: Stick to red, white, and blue candy colors.

  • Kid-friendly fun: No mess, no bake, all smiles.

  • Totally customizable: Make it your own with favorite treats.

🧺 Serve it at:

  • BBQs & backyard cookouts

  • Picnic tables or candy bars

  • Party favor bags or centerpieces

  • Movie night under the stars

 

Will you be trying this? Let us know in the comments! 

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