Creamy Grape Salad is a surprisingly delicious recipe that could be a nice addition to any potluck gathering. It’s not only filling and refreshing, but it also includes nutritious ingredients like fresh red grapes and green grapes. A bit of sweetness is provided by the grapes.
The Minty Dressing is a good compliment for the Grapes in this recipe. The grapes give the dressing a slightly tart taste, while the addition of sugar balances it out. The vanilla also contribute to its unique taste, they add an earthy and nutty flavor that combines nicely with the grapes, while they also make it more filling and nutritious. You should definitely prepare this recipe for your family and friends. I am sure they will love it
Prep Time: 20 min. Makes: 24 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds seedless red grapes
2 pounds seedless green grapes
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
Directions
Add together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing basin. Toss in the grapes to coat.
Cover and chill before serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans before serving
Creamy Grapes Salad Tip’s
1. I don’t have any cream cheese or sour cream, so how can I create grape salad?
If you want to change up this grape salad dish by omitting the cream cheese or sour cream, try replacing it with mascarpone cheese. Mascarpone cheese is creamy, lighter, and slightly sweeter than ricotta, and it would go great with the grapes in this salad. In place of the cream cheese, plain yogurt could be strained overnight in cheesecloth or many layers of paper towel. Try acidic, thick Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier alternative. If you’re looking for a dairy-free option, try a vegan cream cheese or sour cream. A dairy-free equivalent for sour cream is silken tofu, which may be made in a blender or food processor.
2. When it comes to grape salad, what’s the best way to serve it?
Grape salad leaves a lot of room for interpretation, but sometimes the best way to serve it is with a few slices of bread and cheese. Grape salad is out and so are those days where we just piled whipped cream on our grape salad instead of dressing it. The old days are gone and now we want ready-to-eat, flavorful food that’s not only easy to make but also affordable as well.
3. I don’t know what else I could add to this grape salad dish.
For added flavor, roast the almonds before adding them to the salad. For a novel variation, add chopped Snickers or Heath bars to the grape salad for a little extra crunch and sweetness to contrast with the grapes (who doesn’t like chocolate?).
Nutrition Facts
3/4 Cup: 131 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.