This tried and true recipe is always a hit at a pot luck or family gathering. Fresh fruit, cream cheese and brown sugar give it a tangy covering everyone will love. There are many versions of this Creamy Grape Salad, but in my opinion none compare to this one! Serve it alone or as a side dish, your family will ask for seconds. This grape salad is just what grandma would make for a gathering.
Creamy Grape Salad
This tried and true recipe is always a hit at a pot luck or family gathering. Fresh fruit, cream cheese and brown sugar give it a tangy covering everyone will love.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Adjust Servings: 24
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- apples
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.
- Yield: 21-24 servings.
Notes
Test Kitchen Tips:In many recipes, thick and tangy Greek yogurt stands in beautifully for sour cream and lightens things up.Mix in chopped candy bars. Crunchy Snickers and Heath bars play particularly well with the juicy grapes.©MARILYN'S TREATS. All images are copyright protected.
Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 131kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 17mg (6%) | Sodium: 35mg (1%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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This is a winner. Looks so yummy. Be sure to check out your feature at #omhgww. Thanks for participating.
Thank you so much Clearissa. And the feature is so very appreciated! I hope you have been enjoying your weekend.
This looks delicious, and so refreshing. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.
You are welcome Rhonda. Thank you so much for hosting and allowing me to share my recipes. Enjoy your weekend!
I know it has been a while since I have been here… I am sorry for that. I have found some great recipes here and ones that just connect me to loved ones. This salad is one of them as my great-grandma used to make it rather often.
Those are the comments I love to hear Elise!! I have found that more of my “take for granted” recipes not only bring back memories for me but many of my readers as well. Thank you for sharing with me and enjoy your weekend!
You are very welcome. Keep in touch and have a wonderful weekend.
This sounds so fantastic – I have never had a salad like this. Pinning to my recipes to try 🙂
Thanks Chas. It is really delicious. My guests love it!
Hi Marilyn! Glad I caught this at a link party…just in time for our big bash this weekend! Looks delish & refreshing!
Heya Suzan! I am tickled I had the timing correct for once. I usually just miss an event. I know your guests will love this. Let me know what happens. Enjoy your day!
I can almost taste the freshness when I look at this. Yum! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a fabulous week.
This salad is mor like dessert than a side. Thanks Helen for letting me share. Enjoy your week.
This looks wonderful and is something I am definitely gonna try this summer. Maybe for our office potluck in two weeks. TFS Marilyn. You’ve knocked it out of the park again. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Clearissa. I am tickled you want to take it with you. Let me know how it turns out. Have an awesome week!
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on our Top Ten This week at Full Plate Thursday and we are pinning it to our Features Board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Miz Helen
Thank you so much Miz Helen for the feature. I always am excited when you visit my blog, but being featured is a real thrill! Have a great week.
Hi Marilyn, Just a note to let you know I’m featuring your Creamy Grape Salad on this week’s Party in Your PJ’s!
Thank you so much Teresa. I am glad you like the recipe. I will be at the party! Have a great week.
Marilyn, this sounds so tasty! I can’t wait to try it out with the family! Thank you for sharing with us on Party in Your PJ’s.
Thank you Teresa. I hope you enjoy it! Have a great week.
This looks like a fresh dish to bring to a barbque. Thanks for sharing with us at #livelifewell
Thank you Jessica. I am glad you like it! Have a great week.
We love grape salad around here, but have never made it. What is funny is we were just talking about it yesterday!! lol
Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell
Blessings,
Amy
What timing then! I hope you get a chance to try this grape salad. We love it here. Have a great week.
This is my kind of salad!!!! Yum!
I am glad you like it! This grape salad is delicious. Have a great week.
I love salads and this looks amazing!
Thank you Veronica! Have a great week.
This would be perfect for during the summer. Yum x
You are right Kim. It is great for any pot luck. Have a great week.
I know what I’m bringing to the next office potluck! Sounds delicious.
This beats the normal fresh fruit salad! Enjoy. Have a wonderful week.
My sister made this for Easter and it was delcious! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
You are welcome. This grape salad is perfect for holiday dinners. Have a great week.
Grape salad is one of my favorites. I love it in the summer for picnics.
I do too Victoria. Have a great week.
I haven’t had this in forever. Now I need to make this and have a bowl of it all to myself.
I love when I see an oldie but goody recipe pop up. I am glad you got the “reminder”. Have a great week.
I love that this salad has cream cheese & grapes! Yum! Thanks for sharing, Marilyn.
This sounds really good. I like your idea of substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream. You can also substitute fat free cream cheese for the regular cream cheese. I’m here from the Over the Moon link party.
Sounds delish! Pinning!
Thanks Ann. Enjoy your week!
Oh Marilyn – this looks and sounds amazing! I just love grapes! Thanks for sharing this great recipe at the What’s for Dinner party! Hope your week is awesome!
I am so glad you like it Helen. Grapes are my favorite in any summer salad. Have a great week.
I love make-ahead dishes and this looks like a winner!
Thanks Carol. Everyone seems to like it! Have a great week.
How fun for summer. So cool and tasty.
Thanks Clearissa. It is a great dish for a pot luck. Have a great week!
Your salad looks delicious, Marilyn! I make one where I throw in whatever leftover fruit I have and then mix a little leftover mock Devonshire cream in with it ~ very similar to yours. Pinned to my Yummy! board for you and our readers. 🙂
Have a great weekend,
Barb 🙂
Thank you for the pin. I love any recipe where I just dump in leftovers. I feel like I have accomplished something. Have a great week!