Grape Salad
Grape salad is an easy, creamy dish with sweet and tangy flavor in every bite. Juicy grapes are tossed in a smooth cream cheese base and topped with brown sugar and pecans. It’s a great side dish or light dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Cup Greek yogurt plain, or sour cream
- 2 Pounds green grapes seedless, stems removed
- 2 Pounds red grapes seedless, stems removed
- 8 Ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ¾ Cup pecans chopped
- ½ Cup white sugar
- ¼ Cup brown sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Discard the grape stems, then wash and dry well. Put them in a large bowl.
- Beat the Greek yogurt or sour cream with the granulated sugar and vanilla in a large bowl using an electric mixer.
- Pour this mixture over the grapes and use a rubber spatula to gently combine.
- Mix together the pecans and brown sugar and add half of this mixture to the grape salad.
- Cover and chill overnight, or for at least an hour, so the flavors can meld. You can skip this step if you want to serve it immediately.
- Sprinkle the remaining pecan brown sugar mixture on top just before serving.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese: Let it sit at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth texture.
Dry the grapes thoroughly: This helps the creamy mixture stick better and avoids watering it down.
Slice grapes only if serving immediately: Halved grapes release more juice, which can thin the salad over time. Use whole grapes if not serving this the same day.
Toast the nuts: Toasted pecans are more flavorful, so give them a few minutes in a dry skillet, shaking often, to toast them.
Dry the grapes thoroughly: This helps the creamy mixture stick better and avoids watering it down.
Slice grapes only if serving immediately: Halved grapes release more juice, which can thin the salad over time. Use whole grapes if not serving this the same day.
Toast the nuts: Toasted pecans are more flavorful, so give them a few minutes in a dry skillet, shaking often, to toast them.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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