Grape Salad Recipe
This easy and delicious grape salad features plump grapes coated in a silky smooth dressing, topped with crunchy pecans and brown sugar for the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 13 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients for Grape Salad:
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes (about 2.5 cups)
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes (about 2.5 cups)
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry grapes: Wash and dry the seedless grapes. Allow them to dry and set aside.
- Mix cream cheese and sour cream: In a stand mixer or medium mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sour cream for 2 minutes.
- Add sugar and vanilla: With the mixer on medium-high, add vanilla extract and granulated sugar. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth.
- Toss grapes and dressing: In a large bowl, toss green and red grapes together. Pour cream cheese mixture over grapes and stir to coat.
- Chill salad: Cover and refrigerate the grape salad for at least 30 minutes.
- Top and serve: Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans over the salad.
Notes
- Use seedless grapes for best results
- Make when grapes are in season for optimal flavor
- Dry grapes well for better dressing adhesion
- Cut grapes for young children if needed
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth dressing
- Consider toasting pecans for extra flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 69mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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