This simple Grape Salad Recipe is wonderfully fresh, creamy, and sweet. It can be served as a side dish or dessert, and is perfect for spring and summer holidays and parties!
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT60M
Total time: PT70M
Rating
4.74 stars (15 reviews)
Keywords
fruit salad, thanksgiving salad, thanksgiving side dish
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 pounds red seedless grapes, rinsed and drained well (about 10 cups )
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.
Add the grapes to the bowl and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the grapes into the cream cheese mixture until everything is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, or overnight.
Prior to serving, sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 252 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 23 mg
Sodium: 61 mg
Sugar: 31 g
Reviews
Mary ezell on 2025-09-23 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious, I'm a provider for an homehealth company. All of my patients want this salad every week. My husband and I love it@ ive never heard of it before.
JILL SHEPHERD on 2025-04-20 (5 stars): OMG I haven't ever had this before and it sounded good so I made it with just a pound of grapes, just to try it out. It's pretty much gone within 30 minutes and now I'm going to have to go back to the store to get more grapes. Thank you! This recipe is delicious!
CindyB on 2023-03-20 (5 stars): Oh, Michelle! This salad is the bomb! I read your suggestion that you can substitute yogurt for the cream cheese. I'd like to try that as well for a lighter version variation - do you have a flavor recommendation?
Grandma Pat on 2022-03-08 (5 stars): This salad is fabulous! It can be served at any holiday meal, and dressed up, to be served with an elegant table, a casual gathering, a BBQ, a potluck, or a special brunch, or at a brunch. It could be prepared beside other salad dishes, as in a nice variety of salads, for a salad bar. You and your family will enjoy preparing this Grape Salad for any occasion you desire…& the taste is delicious. I suggest making it the day before, (when you have plenty of time, and relax, afterward), and chill, overnight!) Your family and guests of any age (2 years to 99) will enjoy it, every time!
Brenda on 2021-11-20 (5 stars): This salad looks so yummy! I love your blog!!
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Debbie Mc on 2018-03-13 (5 stars): I first had grape salad at a luncheon at my sisters church and begged her to please find out who made it and to ask for the recipe. It was deliciously refreshing and I couldn’t figure out what it was that made it tangy besides the cream cheese. This is it!! Love it! It’s definitely going on the menu today and I will do it again for Easter. Everyone loves it!
