Creamy Grape Salad is a sweet and sour combination with bright green and purple grapes frosted with silky smooth sour cream and topped with a crunchy pecan. Just imagine big, juicy crisp grapes surrounded by a creamy goodness.
I am obsessed with fruit. I could probably live off of fruit. Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad, Very Berry Cheesecake Salad or Honey Lime Poppy Seed Fruit Salad are great fruit side salads that are perfect for your next BBQ or potluck.
You guys! Grapes are in and I needed this salad for a quick BBQ this weekend. It is so easy to make and tastes even better. This salad never lasts long when I make it. I love the combination of flavors and the sweet, crunchy, smooth texture in every bite.
This Grape Salad has all that you need for a quick salad to come together and enjoy with everyone around you. It is perfect for BBQ, side dish or even cupped in for baby and bridal showers. It looks just as good as it tastes!
Whenever I go to the store, I have to buy some kind of fruit. When the big, juicy, crisp grapes come into season, I am in heaven. I totally stocked up on grapes the last time I went to the store and made this amazing creamy grape salad.
This salad was quick and easy to make. It comes together in just a few minutes and is the perfect amount of sweetness. The top is sprinkled with brown sugar and chopped pecans for the perfect finishing touch.
How can this grape salad not be a huge hit? Everyone that I served it to absolutely loved it. Take this to your next get together and it is sure to be a hit as well!
You will make this salad the day before serving, the grapes will soften too much. Grape salad tastes best when it is chilled. It is best to keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. You will want to add the brown sugar and pecans right before serving.
Yes! That is a great idea and best for little ones. This will prevent a choking hazard as well an easier bite for everyone.
Creamy Grape Salad
Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. —Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan
Prep: 20min
Total: 20min
Yield: 24 servings.
Nutrition Facts: calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instruction:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.
Creamy Grape Salad
Prep: 5min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 2202 kcal, Carbohydrate 411 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 70 g, Saturated Fat 29 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 231 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 361 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs seedless green grapes
- 2 lbs seedless red grapes
- 1 (8 opackage cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans
Instruction:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla until blended.
- Add grapes and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with brown sugar and pecans before serving.
Grape Salad
This Grape Salad is a unique fruit salad that is always a crowd pleaser and great for potlucks! Red and green grapes with brown sugar, pecans or walnuts, cream cheese, and sour cream. This easy salad recipe is the perfect dish for casual gatherings.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs green seedless grapes
- 2 lbs red seedless grapes
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instruction:
- Rinse grapes and pat to dry. In a large mixing bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, white sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer or hand mixer. You can use a mixer or mix by hand with a spatula. Add the grapes to the cream cheese mixture and stir thoroughly to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the grape mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Right before serving sprinkle nuts on top.
- Tip: For a healthier version you can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.
Easy Creamy Grape Salad
FAQ
What is grape salad made of?
- Grapes. Of course! Chilled red grapes (the sweetest you can find) preferably seedless. …
- Cream cheese.
- Sour cream.
- Sugar.
- Vanilla.
- Brown sugar. For the topping.
- Walnuts. Chopped and toasted nuts taste incredible and add a delightful crunch. So do pecans!
What is the benefit of grape salad?
