Description
Make the sweet, creamy, and crunchy grape salad famous at Chicken Salad Chick. This easy recipe features a cream cheese base, crisp grapes, and a crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs red and green seedless grapes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the dried grapes into the cream cheese mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Spread the grape mixture into a serving dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Sprinkle the pecan and brown sugar topping evenly over the grape salad.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your grapes are completely dry before mixing them with the dressing.
- You can prepare the salad base and topping separately one day ahead. Assemble just before chilling.
- Use a mix of red and green grapes for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25