Grape Salad
This creamy grape salad is sweet, tangy, and topped with brown sugar and pecans. A perfect make-ahead side or dessert for parties, potlucks, and holidays!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sour cream, set out 30 minutes
¼ cup granulated sugar (up to ½ cup if you prefer sweeter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 lb seedless green grapes, rinsed and dried
2 lb seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans, divided
Instructions
1. Make the Creamy Dressing
In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and creamy.
2. Sweeten
Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat again until fully combined.
3. Fold in Grapes
Gently fold in red and green grapes along with half of the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
4. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best for flavor).
5. Garnish & Serve
Just before serving, sprinkle with brown sugar and remaining pecans.
Optional: garnish with a few halved grapes on top. Serve chilled.
Notes
Toasted Pecans (Optional but Recommended)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread pecans on a lined baking sheet.
Bake 5–8 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant.
Cool completely, then chop.
Toasting adds deeper flavor and extra crunch!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/grape-salad/
