This creamy grape salad is a fun and fruity twist on a classic side dish. Juicy grapes are tossed in a sweet creamy dressing, then topped with crunchy pecans for the perfect mix of flavor and texture.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Sweet, creamy, and crunchy, grape salad tastes fresh and delicious in every bite!
- Difficulty: Quick, no-bake recipes like this easy grape salad are simple enough for any level cook to whip up in minutes.
- Prep Note: Make up to a day ahead and keep chilled for the best flavor!
- Swaps: Use toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds in place of nuts for a nut-free salad.
- Serving Suggestions: Grape salad is a great side for Thanksgiving dinner or as a potluck side dish.
Ingredients You’ll Love
- Dressing: Sour cream blended with cream cheese, a little brown sugar, and vanilla is an easy dressing that can also be used with other fruits like apples, peaches, or nectarines.
- Grapes: Seedless grapes are the must-have grape for this recipe! Use a single color or try a mix of green, red, or purple grapes for a new salad every time.
- Nuts: Pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or slivered almonds will all work in a grape salad. Bake up a batch of candied pecans for a sweet topping (and reduce the brown sugar) if desired.
- Sweet Swaps: Colorfully sweet grape salad is so versatile! Toss in some fresh blueberries, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, granola, or broken mini pretzels (the kids will love it).
How To Make Grape Salad
- Blend the dressing ingredients, then stir in the grapes (full recipe below).
- Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Top with pecan pieces and extra brown sugar before serving.
From Grapes to Greatness
- Set the cream cheese out to come to room temperature while you assemble the rest of the recipe. Softened cream cheese whips up faster and fluffier!
- For the smoothest dressing, use an electric or stand mixer for the fluffiest texture.
- Cut grapes in half lengthwise, or into quarters for kids, to avoid a choking hazard.
- Toasting the pecans in a dry saute pan intensifies their flavor and makes them extra crunchy!
How To Store Grape Salad
Keep grape salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Drain (if necessary) and stir before serving. Due to the high amount of dairy, it’s not recommended to freeze grape salad.
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Easy Grape Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 cups whole seedless grapes cut in half lengthwise
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer on medium until fluffy. Mix in sour cream.
- Stir in grapes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with pecans and additional brown sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Cut grapes in half lengthwise. They are so pretty cut this way.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for a light and fluffy dressing.
- Add pecans just prior to serving to keep them extra crunchy.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Recipe adapted from SpendwithPennies
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