Grape Salad is a classic recipe that makes a great addition to any meal. It’s a delicious combination of red and green grapes in a sweet, creamy dressing, topped with brown sugar and pecans. The perfect side dish or dessert for holidays, picnics, or pot lucks!

There’s a certain type of “salad” that definitely raises eyebrows… as in… you call that a what!!? It’s a category I like to refer to as dessert salads, and this recipe fits right in.

The thing I enjoy most about dessert salads is that everyone seems to love them. They’re always a hit at parties or pot lucks… and for good reason. What’s not to love about a salad that tastes like dessert?! Especially one that’s SO easy to make.

This recipe comes together in minutes, is perfect for making in advance, and makes enough to feed a crowd. Which is exactly why it’s one of our favorites!

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🍇 Ingredients

For this version, I used a combination of red and green grapes. Green grapes have more of a tart flavor, which helps to balance out the sweetness of this recipe. However, if you prefer a sweeter salad, you may want to use all red.

For the cream cheese and sour cream, I chose to use the full fat version of both, but you can certainly opt for a lighter variety.

4 c. red grapes
4 c. green grapes
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. sour cream
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

📋 Instructions

This recipe comes together in no time and can be made with just one mixing bowl. It doesn’t get easier than that! Before mixing the ingredients, be sure your grapes are washed and dried and your cream cheese is at room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Add grapes and mix well.
Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top.
Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

🥜 Recipe variations

There are plenty of quick and easy ways to change up this recipe according to your tastes. Here are some fun ideas:

Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream
Add chopped Snickers, Heath, or Butterfinger candy bars
Substitute chopped walnuts or peanuts for the pecans
Use all red or all green grapes vs. a mixture of the two
Add 2 c. sliced strawberries
Cut grapes in half to minimize choking hazard
Substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar
Top with granola for a little extra crunch

🎯 Tips for success

Be sure to dry the grapes completely after washing them to avoid a runny dressing.
Bring cream cheese to room temperature before combining it with other ingredients.
Use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese and sour cream. This will allow you to make it smooth and creamy.
Refrigerate the finished salad for at least 1 hour or overnight in order to let the flavors marry.
Serve it cold.

🌡 Storing

This salad should be refrigerated for at least one hour before serving. Leftovers should be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Grape Salad

Grape Salad is a classic recipe that makes a great addition to any meal. It's a delicious combination of red and green grapes in a sweet, creamy dressing, topped with brown sugar and pecans. The perfect side dish or dessert for holidays, picnics, or pot lucks!

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

4 c. red grapes
4 c. green grapes
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. sour cream
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Add grapes and mix well.
Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top.
Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, use red grapes only
I used full fat cream cheese and sour cream, but you can opt for lower fat varieties
4 cups of grapes is approximately 2 lbs.

Nutrition

Collage image of Grape Salad before and after mixing

Grape Salad is a classic recipe that makes a great addition to any meal. It’s a delicious combination of red and green grapes in a sweet, creamy dressing, topped with brown sugar and pecans. The perfect side dish or dessert for holidays, picnics, or pot lucks!

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