Creamy Grape Salad

Creamy Grape Salad is a classic recipe that my family loves!  Made with green and red grapes, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract and topped with brown sugar and pecans.

This cold and creamy grape salad is delicious and refreshing with a combination of sweet and tangy flavor and a crunchy topping!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Cool refreshing dessert or side dish that is perfect for hot summer days.
• Quick and easy to make and requires no cooking or baking.
• Only takes 15 minute to prepare.
• A definite crowd-pleaser for any special occasions.

This salad is the perfect dessert or side dish for church potlucks, family get-togethers and summer cookouts. It's always a hit and every one loves it. Another delicious option is this Marshmallow Fruit Salad.

My mom called this the original grape salad recipe. There are a few different variations out there but this is the one she grew up eating. It's delicious so I haven't strayed from this recipe. Why mess with a good thing?

The cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla combine to make a creamy dressing for this grape salad. Anything made with a cream cheese dressing has got to be delicious!

If you need more refreshing summer dessert ideas then try these Banana Split Pudding Cups, No Churn Berry Pie Ice Cream, No Bake Banana Split Dessert or this Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie.

Ingredients

• Grapes - Seedless red and green grapes
• Cream Cheese - Soften the cream cheese before using to prevent lumps.
• Sour Cream - Full fat sour cream provides the best flavor and thickness.
• Sugar - Sugar is added to cream cheese for a little extra sweetness.
• Vanilla extract - Use pure vanilla extract and not imitation.
• Topping - Brown sugar (dark or light) and chopped pecans.

How To Make Creamy Grape Salad

See printable recipe card below for all ingredients, specific measurements, and complete instructions.

1. Wash and remove any stems from grapes. Dry well and set aside.
2. Beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream and sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add in vanilla and mix until blended.
3. Add the grapes and fold in to coat. Mix thoroughly.
4. Place in serving bowl and cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until ready to serve.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.

How To Prepare Ahead Of Time

This grape salad tastes best when prepared and served the same day. I like to make it the morning I plan to serve it and let it chill in the refrigerator until I am ready to serve. Allow at least 3 to 4 hours of chill time for best flavor.

However, if you want to prepare this the night before you can wash and dry the grapes. Then make the "dressing" of cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla mixture. Store them separately in the refrigerator and combine them a few hours before serving.

How To Store

Cover any leftovers and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Recipe Tips

• Instead of sour cream you can use marshmallow cream, plain, vanilla or Greek yogurt (strained) or mascarpone cheese.
• Soften the cream cheese by removing from the refrigerator and placing it on the counter 30 minutes prior to using.
• Make sure to completely dry the grapes after washing so the cream cheese dressing doesn't get watery.
• You can cut the grapes in half to make it easier to serve. Whole grapes are considered a choking hazard for children and the elderly.
• For extra flavor you can toast the pecans before adding to salad.
• Add chopped candy bars like snickers, milky ways, butterfingers or nestle crunch for more flavor.

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