Grape Salad
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Grape salad made with sweetened cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and topped with brown sugar and nuts is a delicious pot luck favorite!
This grape salad recipe is simple to make and always a hit! Enjoy it with other party favorites like funeral potatoes and lime bars!
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Grape Salad
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Grape Salad Ingredients
- Grapes – Red and green, seedless.
- Cream cheese – Full fat will give you the best flavor, softened to room temperature.
- Sour cream – Full fat will give you the best flavor.
- Sugar – White granulated sugar and light brown sugar.
- Vanilla – Real vanilla extract.
- Nuts – Walnuts and pecans are our favorite.
How do you make a grape salad?
⭐ First, thoroughly rinse and dry the grapes, set aside.
⭐ Then, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth.
⭐ Next, add the cream cheese mixture to the grapes and mix until the grapes are thoroughly coated.
⭐ Finally, mix together the brown sugar and the nuts, and sprinkle on top of the grape mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can you make grape salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this up to one day ahead of time. Mix it well and make sure the grapes are fully coated.
Wait until serving before topping with nuts and brown sugar.
What kind of grapes for grape salad?
Definitely use seedless grapes! We also like to use half red and half green grapes for color variation.
Storage and leftovers
Do you have to refrigerate grape salad?
This recipe calls for refrigeration. If it is kept out at room temperature for more than two hours, leftovers should be disposed of.
How long does grape salad last?
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days. The grapes may be a little bit softer, but they will still taste fine.
Can you freeze grape salad?
It is not recommended to freeze this recipe.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Cut the grapes in half or quarters if you have little ones enjoying it as whole grapes can be a choking hazard.
✅ Add diced apples for extra texture and flavor.
✅ Try topping with different types of nuts or even homemade granola.
✅ Swap plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream to add extra protein.
What to eat with grape salad (serving suggestions)
This recipe is great at a barbecue or picnic alongside smoked pork tenderloin, Italian pasta salad, and air fried corn on the cob.
More delicious dessert salad recipes
Other yummy recipes with grapes
- Grape and prosciutto skewers
- Goat cheese and praline grapes
- Grape jelly meatballs
- Chicken salad with grapes
These awesome recipes are also made with cream cheese!
- Oreo truffles
- Pumpkin pastry
- No bake blueberry cheesecake
- Cheese Danish recipe
- See all our recipes that use cream cheese!
Tools we love
- Party bowl – This bowl is pretty, and doesn’t way a billion pounds and won’t shatter if dropped.
- Stainless and copper serving spoons – These are gorgeous!
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How to Make Grape Salad
Grape Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped nuts we used half walnuts and half pecans
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and dry the grapes, set aside.
- In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the grapes and mix until the grapes are thoroughly coated.
- Mix together the brown sugar and the nuts, and sprinkle on top of the grape mixture.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
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ah! this is perfect for upcoming summer potluck dinners! the grapes, cream cheese and nuts all work so well together! thank you for sharing this recipe
This is such a great cookout side dish. It’s super easy to make and always popular. YUM!
This creamy grape salad recipe is so delicious and easy! We love this delicious salad during the summer time!
I remember having a Grape Salad when I was a young boy or teenager. I will have to ask my wife to make this recipe for sure. Thank you for sharing this excellent yet simple recipe with all of us.