Description
This Grape Salad is a refreshing, creamy dish made with juicy grapes, a sweet tangy cream cheese dressing, and a crunchy brown sugar-nut topping. It’s perfect as a side dish or light dessert that comes together quickly and tastes indulgent.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs seedless red grapes
- 2 lbs seedless green grapes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Wash and dry grapes thoroughly using paper towels.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in grapes until evenly coated with the cream mixture.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and chopped nuts over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add mini marshmallows or drizzle caramel for a dessert twist.
- Use granola or pretzels as a nut-free crunchy topping.
- Store topping separately if making ahead to keep it crunchy.
- Stir gently before serving if salad releases moisture after chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
