Name: Grape Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed); 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 1/4 cup brown sugar

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Grapes are already delicious, but have you ever given them a creamy, crunchy makeover? This grape salad recipe turns humble fruit into a dessert-like dish that disappears faster than your motivation to diet.

Perfect for potluck dishes, summer salad spreads, or when you need Salads For Parties that wow everyone.

What Is Grape Salad?

Grape salad is a sweet, creamy fruit salad with a luscious cream cheese dressing and a brown sugar-pecan crunch. It’s one of those potluck recipes that gets requested over and over. Think of it as cheesecake’s lighter, fruitier cousin, equally addictive but way easier to make.

Ingredients

2 lbs seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed)
8 oz cream cheese, softened (key for grape salad with cream cheese)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar

Kitchen Tools Needed

Large Mixing Bowl – For combining the grapes and creamy dressing.
Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer – To beat the cream cheese until perfectly smooth.
Measuring Cups and Spoons – For accurate amounts of sugar, vanilla, and nuts.
Colander – For washing and draining the grapes.
Rubber Spatula – To scrape the bowl and fold the grapes gently.
Knife and Cutting Board – For chopping the pecans or walnuts (if not pre-chopped).

How to Make Grape Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 8 | Category: Potluck Desserts

Wash & dry grapes, no one likes a soggy salad. Remove stems.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
Toss grapes in the creamy dressing until fully coated.
Chill 1 hour (if you have patience).
Top with nuts and brown sugar right before serving for maximum crunch.

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Calories: 280 | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 32g | Protein: 3g

More Salad Ideas & Tips

For extra flair: Add mini marshmallows or a drizzle of caramel.
Nut-free version: Swap pecans for crushed pretzels or granola.
Make ahead: Prep the dressing and grapes separately, then combine before serving.

Why This Recipe Wins

This grape salad is a superstar among salad recipes – easy, crowd-pleasing, and versatile enough for potluck dishes or fancy Salads For Parties. Plus, it’s the only summer salad that doubles as dessert. Warning: You might need to make a double batch!

Want more salad ideas? Try mixing in strawberries or blueberries for a twist. Now go forth and conquer your next potluck with this how to make grape salad masterpiece!

Grape Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A symphony of contrasts, juicy, chilled grapes smothered in a velvety cream cheese dressing, then crowned with crunchy pecans and a crisp brown sugar sprinkle. Every bite is a playful dance between cool and creamy, sweet and nutty, making it impossible to resist just one more spoonful. Perfect for when you want a fruit salad that feels like dessert (but shhh, we’ll call it a salad).

Ingredients

2 lbs seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Prep grapes – Wash, dry thoroughly, and remove stems.
Make dressing – Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sour cream, sugar, and vanilla.
Combine – Gently toss grapes in the dressing until evenly coated.
Chill – Refrigerate 1 hour to let flavors blend.
Finish – Just before serving, top with nuts and brown sugar for the perfect crunch!