Description
A delightful Grape Salad with a creamy brown sugar dressing and crunchy pecans is a refreshing side dish perfect for any occasion. This easy no-cook recipe is a crowd-pleaser and can be prepared in advance.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 2 pounds seedless grapes (red, green, or a mix)
For the dressing:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the grapes: Wash and dry the grapes thoroughly.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the cream mixture over the grapes and gently fold until coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Finish: Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, toast the pecans before adding.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
