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Grape Salad
4.7 from 42 votes

Grape Salad

This simple Grape Salad Recipe is wonderfully fresh, creamy, and sweet. It can be served as a side dish or dessert, and is perfect for spring and summer holidays and parties!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 to 16 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 pounds red seedless grapes about 10 cups, rinsed and drained well
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the grapes to the bowl and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the grapes into the cream cheese mixture until everything is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, or overnight.
  3. Prior to serving, sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • Grapes: You can use all red grapes (my favorite!), all green, or a mixture of the two based on your personal preferences. Leave them whole
  • Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: I used full-fat cream cheese and sour cream because I wanted a nice, thick mixture. Low-fat alternatives have higher water content so if you use low-fat just be aware that your "dressing" could be thinner or slightly more watery.
  • Lighter Alternative: Use yogurt in place of the sour cream.
  • Brown Sugar Topping: You can sprinkle the brown sugar and pecans before chilling, and the brown sugar will sort of dissolve into the mixture (SO GOOD), but be sure to give it a stir before serving if you do this!
  • Make-Ahead: Chill the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving and up to overnight.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After that, the grapes will lose their crispness and the mixture will get watery.

Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Potassium 293mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 3.8mg (4%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 to 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Potassium 293mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 360IU 7%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.