Description
Grape salad brings a delightful twist to summer gatherings with its creamy blend of sweet grapes and tangy cream cheese. Cool, refreshing flavors dance together, creating a perfect side dish you’ll crave at every potluck and family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 cups seedless red grapes
- 4 cups seedless green grapes
Dairy and Cream:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
Sweeteners and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse grapes, patting them completely dry to prevent water dilution.
- Whip cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate grapes into the creamy mixture, ensuring each grape receives an even coating.
- Artfully transfer the grape medley into an elegant serving dish.
- Create a delectable topping by generously scattering brown sugar and finely chopped pecans across the surface.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to achieve a refreshingly chilled temperature.
Notes
- Select seedless grapes for the easiest and most enjoyable eating experience.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened to create a silky smooth mixture without lumps.
- Use fresh, crisp grapes at peak ripeness for the best flavor and texture in the salad.
- Adjust sugar levels to suit personal preference or dietary needs, using alternatives like stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg