Creamy Grape Salad – this simple fruit salad makes a tasty side dish to just about any meal. It is perfect for picnics and potluck dinners!
You can serve this incredible salad with just about anything, but we love it with hand held foods like Pigs in a Blanket, Chicken Pillows, and Garlic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
Creamy Grape Salad
I first tried this grape salad at a church potluck a few years ago. I couldn’t tell what it was, so I took just a small spoonful. But after I took one bite, I knew I’d be going back for seconds. It is so yummy, especially if you love grapes like I do!
I made sure to track down the recipe, and was happy to find out how easy it is to make. It actually called for almost four times the amount of the creamy dressing, but I don’t think it needs that much. The brown sugar and pecans on top is my own addition, and it is totally optional.
I like to use purple grapes, but you can use green grapes if you prefer, or a mixture of both. I’ve tried it all three ways, and it is always yummy. It also keeps very well in the fridge, so you can make it a day or two before serving.
It is one of the easiest fruit salads you will ever make, but you won’t believe how delicious it is. My family loves it, and I hope you will too!
How to make Grape Salad with Cream Cheese
Ingredients:
- sour cream
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- green or red seedless grapes
- brown sugar
- pecans
Wash and dry grapes, place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer till smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and mix well. Stir dressing into grapes.
Sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans on top when you are ready to serve.
Can Grape Salad be made ahead of time?
Absolutely! It will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. I like to pour it into a glass serving bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Just add the brown sugar and pecans right before serving.
Tips for making Grape Salad
-You can use red grapes, green grapes, or a combination of red and green.
-If you like your salad with more of the creamy sauce, you can use less grapes, or double the sauce.
-Make sure the grapes are dry, if they are wet the sauce won’t coat them as well.
-You can use both light cream cheese and light sour cream for the dressing. It won’t be quite as thick, but it will still taste delicious!
-To change things up a bit, you could use a different kind of nut. Or sprinkle some toasted coconut or toffee bits on top of the salad. You could even top it with chopped Butterfingers or Snickers and make it a dessert salad. It’s pretty versatile!
Looking for more tasty ways to serve fruit? Check these out:
Easy Sour Cream Fruit Salad
Honey Lime Fruit Salad
Best Ever Fruit Dip
Autumn Apple Salad
Grandma’s Ambrosia Salad
Grape Salad Recipe
Sweet and crisp grapes in a creamy sweet dressing, topped with brown sugar and nuts. -You can use both light cream cheese and light sour cream to make the salad lower in saturated fat. It won’t be quite as thick, but it will still taste delicious! -The amount of grapes doesn't need to be exact. You can use any amount between 3-4 pounds. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn a small amount from your purchase, no cost to you.Easy Grape Salad
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 170 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 36mg Carbohydrates: 28g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 24g Protein: 2g
I love this! So easy to make and so delicious!
Definitely easy and fast to make for a potluck or large gathering!
So simple and delicious!
This was just what I needed! I love the combination of the grapes with the walnuts; yum!
We love this grape salad! So delicious!
I’ve never made this, but one of my friends made something similar and I remember how delicious it was! Thanks for sharing!