Grape Salad with Cream Cheese Dressing
A refreshing Grape Salad with a creamy dressing that combines sweet grapes and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grapes (red or green, or a mix)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the grapes by rinsing them under cold water and drying them gently. Cut them in half if desired.
- Make the cream cheese dressing by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the whipped topping and gently fold it into the mixture until well combined.
- Mix in the halved grapes and chopped pecans until all grapes are coated.
- Sweeten the salad by adding brown sugar and folding it in until evenly distributed.
- Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to meld the flavors.
- Serve in chilled bowls and top with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. It pairs well with roasted meats or can be served as a dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: grape salad, cream cheese dressing, refreshing salad, potluck dish