Easy Grape Salad
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Easy Grape Salad
Description
The Easy Grape Salad recipe uses softened cream cheese combined with sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, sweet dressing. Red seedless grapes are carefully folded into this creamy mixture, providing juicy bursts amid the richness. The salad is finished with a topping of toasted walnuts mixed with brown sugar that adds texture and a caramel-like sweetness. Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows flavors to meld and the salad to firm slightly. The grapes' natural sweetness complements the creamy base while the nuts lend crunch. Serving chilled enhances the refreshing quality. This recipe yields a large batch, suitable for gatherings. Notes suggest using softened cream cheese for smooth mixing and recommend quartering grapes for young children. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days, though the salad may become watery over time. Toasting nuts and choosing sweet, chilled grapes contribute to the overall flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened (see note 1)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pounds grape chilled (about 10 cups, see note 2, red, seedless
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped (see note 3)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Carefully fold in the grapes and gently toss until evenly coated. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar and walnuts.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top of the grapes. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve cold.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in the dressing.
- Choose chilled, sweet red seedless grapes; quarter them if serving young children for safety.
- Toast walnuts or pecans for enhanced flavor and texture before adding to the topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; salad may become watery but remains safe to eat.
- Best consumed the day it is made, though it can be prepared ahead by softening cream cheese early.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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