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Creamy Grape Salad with Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This refreshing Grape Salad combines juicy green and red seedless grapes coated in a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla. Topped with a crunchy brown sugar and pecan topping, it’s an easy, no-cook side dish perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a sweet, creamy fruit salad.


Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 pounds seedless green grapes, washed and dried
  • 2 pounds seedless red grapes, washed and dried

Creamy Dressing

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy and well combined.
  2. Combine Grapes and Creamy Mixture: Gently fold in the red and green grapes to the creamy mixture until all grapes are evenly coated.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Transfer the coated grapes mixture to a serving bowl, smoothing the top neatly.
  4. Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and chopped pecans over the top.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before adding.
  • Walnuts can be used as a substitute for pecans.
  • This salad is best served chilled for optimal texture and flavor.