Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad Recipe (Copycat)
This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad features a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla combined with green and red seedless grapes. The salad is chilled and served topped with brown sugar and chopped pecans, creating a balance of creamy, sweet, and nutty textures that make it suitable as a side or light dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature (I used full-fat)
- 1 cup sour cream I used full-fat, you can also try Greek Yogurt
- ¼-½ cup granulated sugar Start with a little, give it a taste adding more if needed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 pounds green grapes seedless, washed and dried
- 2 pounds red grape seedless, washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, g¼-½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Beat together with an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer) until smooth.
- Place the grapes 2 pounds green grapes, 2 pounds red grapes in a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese mixture, and gently stir to combine until all the grapes are covered.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
- Just before serving, transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons light brown sugarand ½ cup pecans, chopped.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy blending with other ingredients.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Keep pecans and brown sugar off until just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; pecans may soften over time.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Seedless grapes of any variety work well, but ensure grapes are washed and dried thoroughly.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.