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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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Leigh Anne says
Karen,
I think it would be lovely served a wedding if you are looking for a sweet salad because it is sweet!
Karen says
Do you think the grape salad would be good to serve
at a wedding reception, along with cupcakes?
Shannon says
I had this at a beach party on the 4th of July 2010. Everyone loved it and applauded the woman who brought it. She stood up and took a bow. Everyone was trying to guess how to make it.
Jessica H says
My hubby and I made this salad a couple weeks for a ward BBQ and it was so yummy!! My hubby was really skeptical putting sour cream and cream cheese together and then adding grapes and nuts, but he loved it. I always love getting new salad recipes and this one is wonderfu! Thanks for sharing!
Tammy says
Leigh Anne,
I made the Grape Salad and as I expected, it was a HIT !!!!! Everyone loved it. The recipes I have tried on your site have all been fabulous !!! Wonder what to try out next……