Bright green and purple grapes are coated with silky smooth sour cream and topped with a crunchy nut in this sweet and sour salad. Imagine large, juicy, crisp grapes wrapped in creamy deliciousness.
Fruit is my obsession; I could definitely survive off of them alone. I enjoy experimenting with fruit dishes, and I have so many that it’s difficult to choose my favorite.
Though I’m not a huge lover of grapes, I tried this grape salad dish and found it to be delicious! It’s really simple to create and much better to eat. When I prepare this salad, it never lasts long. Every bite has a delicious blend of tastes and a sweet, crisp, silky texture.
This Grape Salad includes everything you need to throw together a simple salad that everyone will appreciate. It’s great on the grill, as a side dish, or packed up for baby and bridal showers. This is one of those recipes that are as visually appealing as they are tasty and I plan on making this a household staple. On the plus side too, this recipe is great for when you’re trying to eat healthy.
Prep time: 15 mins
Servings: 8
What you need:
4 pounds seedless green grapes
½ cup white sugar
1 container sour cream
4 ounces chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package cream cheese
2 tablespoons brown sugar
How to Prepare
Step 1:Wash and dry grapes.
Step 2:In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
Step 3:Add grapes and mix until evenly incorporated.
Step 4:Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans, mix again and refrigerate until serving.
Nutritional information:
Per Serving:
479 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 60.1g; fat 27.1g; cholesterol 43.3mg; sodium 103.5mg.
Tips:
1. You can make it a day before and to allow it chill overnight.
2. The brown sugar makes the sauce taste like caramel. If you’re not a fan of this, you can adjust the content of brown sugar as you wish.