Grape Salad Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on May 10, 2024
Grape salad is the perfect dish to make when juicy grapes are in season. This creamy sweet and sour grape salad recipe is topped with crunchy candied pecans, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Utensils Dessert
Globe New American
10
ingredients
9
steps
15
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
For the Candied Pecans
1/3 cup(s)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup(s)
whole pecans
1
pinch salt
For the Grape Salad
1 lb
red seedless grapes, chilled
1 lb
green seedless grapes, chilled
1
batch of candied pecans, see above
4 oz
cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp
granulated sugar
1/2 cup(s)
sour cream
1/2 tbsp
vanilla extract
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Directions 9 steps | 15 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the candied pecans. Line a cutting board with parchment paper. In a small nonstick skillet, add the granulated sugar in an even layer. 

Grape Salad Recipe: Prepare the candied pecans.
Step 2

Turn the heat to medium-high and leave the skillet until most of the sugar has melted. Stir until the sugar is completely melted and lightly caramelized. Turn off the heat. Add the whole pecans a stir with a spatula until they’re evenly coated with the sugar mixture. The pecans will bunch up with the sticky sugar. (See notes 1.)

Grape Salad Recipe: Turn the heat to medium-high and leave the skillet until most of the sugar has melted.
Step 3

Transfer the candied pecans onto the prepared parchment paper. Quickly sprinkle on the salt while the sugar is still hot. Let the candied pecans cool. (See notes 2.)

Grape Salad Recipe: Transfer the candied pecans onto the prepared parchment paper.
Step 4

While the pecans are cooling, prepare the grapes. Remove the grapes from the stems and rinse. Dry thoroughly.

Grape Salad Recipe: While the pecans are cooling, prepare the grapes.
Step 5

In a mixing bowl, add the sugar and the cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer or a whisk until smooth. 

Grape Salad Recipe: In a mixing bowl, add the sugar and the cream cheese.
Step 6

Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

Grape Salad Recipe: Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Step 7

Add the grapes and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Grape Salad Recipe: Add the grapes and toss until well coated.
Step 8

Chop the cooled candied pecans into small pieces. If serving later, reserve the candied pecans and the shards of sugar that fall off when chopping the pecans in a small container at room temperature. 

Grape Salad Recipe: Chop the cooled candied pecans into small pieces.
Step 9

When ready to serve, transfer the grape salad into a serving bowl and sprinkle the candied pecans over the top. Enjoy cold.

Grape Salad Recipe: When ready to serve, transfer the grape salad into a serving bowl and sprinkle the candied pecans over the top.

Notes:

  1. The sugar will get darker with the residual heat. Do not let the sugar get too dark.
  2. Caramelized sugar is extremely hot. Proceed with caution.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
331
FAT
16.8 g
PROTEIN
3.5 g
CARBS
45.9 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

06 Jul 2023

This Grape salad recipe is perfect for gatherings and would surely be a crowd favorite. A delicious recipe that can be done quickly.

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