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Creamy Grape Salad Recipe with Pecans

A refreshing, sweet-tangy grape salad featuring juicy grapes coated in a creamy dressing and topped with crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Fruit Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds seedless grapes (red, green, or a combination)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup pecans

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Mixing bowl or stand mixer
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (4-5 minutes), then cool and chop.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in grapes until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to serving bowl and top with remaining brown sugar and chopped pecans.

Notes

  • For best results, serve within a few hours of preparation.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The flavor often improves after the ingredients have had time to meld.