Grape Salad
This Grape Salad with Brown Sugar & Pecans is a creamy, sweet, and crunchy side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla extract with fresh grapes creates a delightful flavor, topped with a brown sugar and pecan crunch. #grapesalad #sweetsalad #pecans #grapeandcreamcheesesalad #sidedish #saladrecipes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 2 cups seedless green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Grapes: Gently fold in the halved red and green grapes until they are fully coated with the creamy mixture.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Topping: Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans evenly over the top for a deliciously crunchy, sweet finish.
- Serve: Scoop into a bowl and enjoy this creamy, crunchy, sweet delight!
Notes
- You can use other nuts like walnuts or almonds if pecans are unavailable.
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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