Description
This delightful Grape Salad with Creamy Topping features sweet, juicy grapes coated in a rich, tangy cream cheese and sour cream mixture, chilled to perfection. It is an easy, fuss-free, no-cook recipe perfect for busy weeknights or a last-minute potluck.
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless red and green grapes, firm and plump
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened (use reduced-fat for lighter)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (Greek yogurt is a great swap for tang)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (reduce for less sweetness, or try maple syrup sparingly)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (good quality)
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Prep Grapes: Gently wash 4 cups of grapes, then thoroughly dry them with paper towels to prevent a watery salad. If grapes are large, halve them. Place them into a large serving bowl.
- Make Creamy Topping: In a separate mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth (about 1 minute). Add 0.5 cup sour cream, 0.25 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat for 2-3 minutes until light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the creamy topping over the grapes. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle with 0.5 cup toasted pecans or walnuts if desired for added crunch. Ensure it is cold, ready to delight.
Notes
Always dry grapes well to prevent a watery salad. For time-savers, microwave cream cheese for 10-15 seconds to soften quickly, or use pre-washed grapes. The assembled creamy grape salad lasts 2-3 days, covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg