Easy Grape Salad
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Easy Grape Salad
Description
Easy Grape Salad combines softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, then blends in sour cream and vanilla extract to create a smooth, tangy dressing. Seedless red and green grapes are tossed in this creamy mixture, coating them evenly. Chopped pecans add a crisp texture, and a sprinkle of brown sugar on top adds sweetness and slight caramel notes.
The grapes provide juicy bursts beneath the rich and slightly tangy dressing, while the pecans contribute crunch that contrasts with the soft fruit. This salad is served chilled, making it a refreshing addition to many meals.
This dish is ideal for potlucks or casual gatherings, where it can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. It is best served cold to keep the texture crisp and to maintain the creaminess of the dressing. The combination of simple ingredients makes a balance of sweet, tart, creamy, and crunchy elements.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds red grape seedless
- 2 pounds green grapes seedless
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the cream cheese and sugar. Use a hand mixer to blend the two together until they are creamy.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix together.
- Place the washed red and green grapes in a large bowl and spoon the cream cheese mixture over them. Gently fold the ingredients together until the grapes are well coated.
- Fold in the pecans and sprinkle brown sugar over everything.
- Place in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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