Creamy Grape Salad
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Creamy Grape Salad
Description
This grape salad uses a creamy mixture of softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla to coat a substantial amount of seedless red and green grapes. The creaminess blends with the natural juiciness of the grapes, creating a pleasing texture contrast. After coating, the salad is refrigerated to allow flavors to meld and the dressing to firm up slightly.
Just before serving, a sprinkle of brown sugar and chopped pecans tops the salad, adding sweetness and crispness which enhances the overall experience. The pecans provide a nutty flavor and texture that contrasts with the softness of the creamy dressing and grapes.
This salad works well chilled as a refreshing complement to savory dishes or as a simple, chilled dessert option during warmer weather. It benefits from advance preparation to deepen the flavor integration.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds red grapes washed and dried, seedless
- 2 pounds green grapes washed and dried, seedless
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the grapes and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate the grape salad until serving. Before serving, sprinkle the top of the salad with brown sugar and pecans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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