Description
Southern Grape Salad is a creamy, sweet, and tangy dessert or side dish made with fresh grapes, cream cheese, and a crunchy brown sugar and pecan topping. It’s a crowd favorite at potlucks, holidays, and BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the grapes thoroughly. Remove stems and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the grapes until fully coated in the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and topping slightly caramelize.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead—just add the topping right before serving for best texture.
- Use all red or all green grapes if preferred.
- For added crunch, toast the pecans before adding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grape salad, Southern grape salad, creamy fruit salad, potluck dessert, holiday side dish