Best Ever Grape Salad
Best Ever Grape Salad. An unexpected surprise of tangy and sweet. This creamy salad is filled with green and red grape goodness.
Sweetened with a creamy pudding and cream as well as the crunch of pecans and brown sugar.
Why is this Grape Salad THE Best Ever?
Grape salad is not a name that sounds all that fancy. Almost boring. If you have ever eaten Grape Salad, you know these things are not true.
Grape Salad is a symphony of sweet and tangy, of textures of creamy and crunchy and livened up with a hint of lemony flair.
Another delicious salad the South is named for is our DILL CHICKEN SALAD. Pairing these two salads together is a southern lady’s dream!
The addition of creamy bliss known only as cream cheese and a slight sweetness of brown sugar give this Grape Salad my rating of Best Ever! If you don’t believe me, make some up and give it a try.
You will not be disappointed! Adding whipped cream will also put it over the top as it is so good and simple making it homemade!
The Original Grape Salad
Old, traditional recipes are perfect and this grape salad recipe is just that. It is a good example of things served for years in the South. It’s hot here most all year and the light and cool of a sweet salad are a welcome relief to the pallet.
Also, most all of our meals are heavy and leave you fully satisfied. This dessert is just a slightly sweet finish you may be looking for when you don’t really have room for dessert.
How to Make this Creamy Grape Salad
~ Ingredients ~
- 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups green seedless grapes
- 2 cups red seedless grapes
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans (optional)
FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
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~ Method ~
In a chilled bowl, Mix confectioners sugar with heavy whipping cream. Beat with a hand mixer for 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, sour cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Fold in grapes and whipped cream. In a separate small bowl mix brown sugar and pecans. Sprinkle over top for garnish. Refrigerate.
Tips and Tricks
Use light cream cheese as well as sour cream or even substitute unsweetened, plain greek yogurt. Using a brown sugar substitute like swerve is a good lighter option too.
No, do whatever your heart desires here or whatever you have on hand. The mix of the two colors is pleasing to the eye but not necessary.
To be safe for the little ones, it is a good idea to cut the grapes before mixing. Traditionally, it is made with the grapes whole but due to the possibility of a choking hazard, and if you are unsure of the ages that may have it, it is a good idea to at least half the grapes.
Best Ever Grape Salad
Light and fluffy, creamy and dreamy, this Grape Salad will become your new favorite sweet side dish.
Here in the South, salads like these take the place on the table right next to the main course. While it can be used as a dessert, this salad is tasty enough to be served right with your main meal.
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Best Ever Grape Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups green seedless grapes
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, sour cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Fold in grapes and whipped cream. In a separate small bowl mix brown sugar and pecans. Sprinkle over top for garnish. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!
This is really the best grape salad and it was very delicious! I added some nuts before serving it and it turned out really great
Yay! I love hearing when folks make and enjoy our recipes! Thanks so much!!