Description
Grape salad brings a delightful twist to classic summer sides, blending sweet and tangy flavors in a creamy, irresistible dish. Crisp grapes nestled in a luscious cream cheese mixture create a refreshing treat you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green seedless grapes
- 4 cups red seedless grapes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash green and red seedless grapes, then pat them completely dry using paper towels to ensure crisp texture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, creating a silky base for the salad.
- Gently fold sour cream into the cream cheese, blending until a uniform, velvety consistency develops.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the cream mixture, stirring to distribute the rich flavor evenly.
- Add both green and red grapes to the cream mixture, delicately folding to coat each grape without crushing them.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar and chopped pecans, creating a crunchy, caramelized topping.
- Transfer the grape mixture to a serving dish, spreading it evenly to showcase the colorful fruit.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar-pecan mixture generously over the top of the grape salad, ensuring complete coverage.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped mint leaves, adding a bright, aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve chilled, offering a refreshing and decadent dessert or side dish that balances creamy, sweet, and nutty elements.
Notes
- Ensure grapes are completely dry to prevent watery cream mixture and maintain optimal texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier mixing with other ingredients.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the topping.
- Consider reducing sugar for a lighter version or using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a protein-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg