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
Scale
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
- 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.
- Combine Grapes and Creamy Mixture: Gently fold in the red and green grapes to the creamy mixture until all grapes are evenly coated.
- Assemble the Salad: Transfer the coated grapes mixture to a serving bowl, smoothing the top neatly.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and chopped pecans over the top.
- 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.
