Home > Salads > Grape Salad Grape Salad April 4, 2019 | 2 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Grape Salad: A classic dessert “salad” with green and red grapes, creamy dressing, and sugared pecan topping. Quick to make and goes well with so many different dishes. Why We Love This Grape Salad Good with Many Dishes: Fits well with lots of meals. Easy to Make: Simple and quick to prepare. Unique Taste: Sweet, creamy, and crunchy flavor. Adaptable Recipe: Options for different dietary preferences. Suitable for Events: The perfect BBQ side dish. Ingredients In Grape Salad Grapes: Gives the salad a fun, juicy crunch. Cream Cheese & Sour Cream/Yogurt: Create a rich, creamy dressing. Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the dressing. Lemon & Orange Juice: Adds a fruity tang. Vanilla & Salt: Enhance flavor. Brown Sugar & Pecans (Topping): Add crunch and extra sweetness. QUICK TIP To keep this salad fresh at outdoor events in warm weather, place the serving bowl in a larger bowl of ice. Dairy-based dressings can spoil quickly at room temperature, posing health risks. How To Make Grape Salad Prepare Grapes: Wash and dry green and red seedless grapes. Make Dressing: Mix softened cream cheese with sour cream (or Greek yogurt), powdered sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until creamy. Combine: Coat grapes evenly with dressing and chill. Finish: Before serving, top with brown sugar and chopped pecans. STORAGE Refrigerate: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Consume Quickly: Best eaten within 1-2 days for freshness. Avoid Freezing: Freezing is not recommended as it can alter texture. Tips For Success Use Seedless Grapes: Or substitute with other fruits like berries or mango. Soften Cream Cheese: To prevent lumps in your grape salad. Chill Salad Thoroughly: For better flavor and texture. Customize Toppings: Experiment with different nuts or crunchy additions. Serve Immediately: Maintains freshness and optimal taste. More Delicious Side Dishes Roasted Vegetables Roasted Asparagus Strawberry Salad Italian Salad Mashed Potatoes FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Grape Salad 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe  Grape Salad: A classic dessert "salad" with green and red grapes, creamy dressing, and sugared pecan topping. Quick to make and goes well with so many different dishes. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Grape Salad 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe  Grape Salad: A classic dessert "salad" with green and red grapes, creamy dressing, and sugared pecan topping. Quick to make and goes well with so many different dishes. Course Dessert, Salad, Vegetarian Cuisine American Keyword grape salad Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Chilling Time 1 hour hour Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 8 - 12 servings, as a side Chelsea Lords Calories 280kcal Author Chelsea Lords Ingredients▢ 2 pounds (5 cups) seedless green grapes▢ 2 pounds (5 cups) seedless red grapesDressing▢ 1 package (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese softened▢ 1 cup full-fat sour cream or whole-milk honey vanilla Greek yogurt▢ 1/4 cup powdered sugar▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 tablespoon orange juice▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ Tiny pinch fine sea saltTopping▢ 3-4 tablespoons light brown sugar▢ 1/3 cup chopped pecansUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsGRAPES: Thoroughly wash and dry grapes; remove from the stem.DRESSING: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy. Fold in grapes until coated. Refrigerate covered for 1-8 hours.TOPPING: Just before serving, sprinkle on brown sugar and chopped pecans according to preference. We typically add 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/3 cup pecans. Recipe NotesCustomize how much sugar you use IN and ON top of this salad to suit your personal taste and the sweetness of your grapes. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
This is my go to recipe for grape salad. My friends and grandkids absolutely love it! I made one on the 6th of November for a monthly celebration I have with my grandkids. I just made another one tonight for them per their request. The one I made tonight, I used 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt and 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, more crushed pineapple and 1/2 Tbsp of pineapple juice in addition to the lemon juice. For the one I made on November 6th, I added crushed pineapple, bananas (cut up in pieces), and used strawberry yogurt. I did not have fresh squeezed orange juice so I left that out. I vary the recipe each time I make it. For the topping I crumbled up some caramel cookies I had on hand. Love it! Already thinking of other fruits I can include with the grapes. I used green, red and black grapes. Thanks Chelsea! Reply