Red and green grapes tossed in a creamy sweet vanilla dressing. Topped with a salty sweet pecan and brown sugar mix make a permanent summer BBQ favorite.
This is my last day of #BBQWeek, and it has been so much fun! Honestly, I love doing events like this because I just love to see the creativity of my friends, and get a ton of new recipes to try this summer!
For my final #BBQWeek recipe I am sharing one of my very favorite potluck fruit salad recipes, Easy Creamy Grape Salad. This salad is always a crowd pleaser, and I absolutely love bringing it to a cookout to share.
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- Tuscan Style Tuna Steaks by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Fruit salad is typically a last minute thought, or a giant tray from the grocery store. I love this side dish because it is a different twist on fruit salad. Grapes are the perfect fruit for this because they give a sweet, yet tangy, flavor to the salad. The creamy dressing is almost a cheesecake flavor, and the sweet nutting topping makes the perfect bite.
Like I said, I love to bring this to a party. People have either enjoyed this salad before, or it is new to them and they can't get enough of it! It is positively addictive, cool, refreshing, and satisfies any sweet tooth.
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Frequently Asked Questions!
Can I use all green or all red grapes?
Of course, either color or a mix will work!
Can I use chopped almonds or walnuts for my topping?
Yes, an alternative nut might slightly change the flavor, but substituting the nuts is just fine.
Can I use fat-free or reduced fat products for the dressing?
I have not tested with recipe with reduced-fat or fat-free products. I imagine they will work, but the texture and flavor might be different.
How long does the salad keep after it is prepared?
I recommend to eat the salad within 3-4 days.
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Easy Creamy Grape Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups green grapes
- 4 cups red grapes
- 8 oz plain cream cheese, softened to room temp
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 ½ tbsps brown sugar
Instructions
- With a hand mixer, mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently stir grapes into the cream cheese mixture. Spoon into a large serving dish. Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for an hour. The salad can be kept in the fridge a day before serving if needed.
- Just prior to serving the salad, mix the pecans and brown sugar together in a small bowl. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the salad and serve.
Hannah Lewis
I've never had a grape salad and BRB while I make one immediately.
Jolene
So many awesome flavors and textures all in one bowl!
Hezzi-D
I often see this on buffets but am never sure about it but yours look sreally yummy and I'd definitely give it a try!
Karen
Oh my heavens. That sounds amazing. I've never heard of this but I will have to give it a try.
Ramona
One of my favourite ever combinations - wow, I must make this soon. Thank you for the inspo! Recipe pinned!
Denay DeGuzman
What a delicious-looking grape salad! I've love to have a bowl of that in my hands right now! Thank you also for including a great collection of recipes for Memorial Day Weekend and summer BBQs.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
This is such an interesting grape salad. I am looking forward to making it for my grapes loving boys.This will be so refreshing with spicy food!
Jo
What! Grape salad! Sounds really interesting. Honestly never tried grape salad, so I’m going to try it soon.
Christie
I haven't had a grape salad in decades. I think the last one Nana made. I need to make this. It looks so sweet and creamy delicious. Reminds me of Nana.
Kate
I love the sound of this - I bet my kids would gobble it up!
Natalie
Wow what a beautiful fruit salad. I absolutely love the flavors and it looks so good with that pecans on top. I'll be definitely making this soon.
Pinelopi Kyriazi
What a great salad! As a Vegan, I will replace the cream with a vegan one and i will try it out 🙂
Danielle
This is a fabulous recipe for a summer party. Such a great offset to all other BBQ recipes out there. And I can only imagine how deliciious this salad is!
Swathi
I never thought we can make salad with red and green grapes. Looks delicious creamy love pecans for the crunch.
Jeannette (Jay Joy)
GRAPE SALAD AND WALNUTS! I have been looking for this recipe everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to bring it to a friend's get together.
Ellen
I've never made a grape salad but that's going to change this summer. This looks fantastic.