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Grape Salad has the perfect sweet and sour combination. The sweetness of the grapes combined with the tang of the sour cream makes for a delicious combination.
When you have two different people, who don’t know each other, give you the same recipe, within a few days of each other, that is a pretty good indication that it’s going to be good.
Jennie, one of my lovely blog readers emailed me with a recipe for Grape Salad. Another friend told me about the same recipe a few days later.
We had a potluck dinner to go to the week Jennie sent me the recipe so I decided to take the Grape Salad. I think potlucks are a perfect opportunity to try new recipes. If it doesn’t turn out you just slip it on the table and no one has to know who brought it 🙂
Now I must admit. I use the term salad loosely. It is really more like dessert but since there is fruit in it I guess it can be called a salad!
Ingredients Needed
- Red Grapes
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Sugar, granulated sugar and brown sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Pecans
How to Make Grape Salad
- Remove stems from grapes and wash.
- Allow grapes to dry and then place in a bowl.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and sour cream together in a separate bowl. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add cream mixture to grapes and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes but can be done the night before.
- Sprinkle the top with 1 cup of brown sugar and chopped pecans right before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make grape salad ahead of time?
This salad can be made the day before. Combine the cream mixture with the grapes and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with brown sugar and pecans right before serving.
What is a good substitute for sour cream?
If you prefer, plain Greek Yogurt is a good substitute for sour cream in many recipes. Be aware that the texture will be slightly different.
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Grape Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. red grapes approx. 12 cups
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Take stems off grapes and wash and dry them. Place in a bowl.
- Set aside
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and sour cream together in a bowl.
- Add cream mixture to grapes and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes but can be done the night before.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top with 1 cup of brown sugar and chopped pecans.
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Anna Boyd says
Leigh Anne, I like your new blog look. Congratulations!
Julie says
I am back to say I MADE THE GRAPE SALAD! My Marine was home for the weekend, and he snuck into it , grabbed a bite and said…UUUMMMMMMMMM
That’s good!!! Great Stuff! Thanks so much for a recipe to treat him to this weekend. Served it with those little Ham/Swiss Cheese/Poppy-seed dressing croissants. DElish! Have a great weekend. Keep sharing!! Appreciate it.
🙂
Jen says
Recipe looks great but I wanted to comment on the new blog design! I LOVE it!
Valerie H. says
Grape Salad sounds great!!! Here is a recipe that I’ve had for years and use often. People always ask for the recipe. It’s a good side dish for a pot luck or any day meal.
BROCCOLI PUFF
3 small boxes broccoli
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 beaten egg
2 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk 2 T. melted butter
Cook broccoli plain; drain and put in baking dish. Stir together soup and grated cheese, gradually add milk, mayonnaise, and egg to soup mixture until well blended. Pour over broccoli. Put bread crumbs on top and add melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Mary H says
The grape salad is a huge hit!! I also copied the Broccoli Puff recipe and plan to make this soon. Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Leigh Anne says
So glad – love that salad. Just had it again the other day and it reminded me of how good it is.
Shawna says
Last year this was served at a friend’s Christms brunch. It is really that good!