Grape Salad with Cream Cheese

This grape salad has juicy fresh grapes tossed in a smooth, rich cream cheese and sour cream blend. The creamy grape salad is topped with walnuts and crushed cookies for a crumbly topping that is to die for. It's so good and really quick and easy to make!

The Best Grape Salad

This creamy grape salad recipe is perfect when you need a quick snack, a healthy side, or want to bring a refreshing dish to share that everyone will love.

The mix of juicy red and green grapes is coated with a smooth cream cheese and sour cream blend that has a perfectly sweet flavor. That alone would be delicious, but the grapes have chopped walnuts and warmly spiced cookies on top for added texture and flavor.

Trust me, anyone who gives this grape salad a try will be addicted after one bite!

Plus, this grape salad recipe is so convenient to make. Just another reason why I love making it for practically any occasion!

Why This Recipe Works

Quick and easy. All you have to do to make this cream cheese grape salad is toss the ingredients together and refrigerate. Yes, it's that simple and will take just a few minutes to prepare!

Family favorite. When my family first tried this grape salad, they were immediately hooked! Now it's become a staple dish to share at family gatherings, and it's always a hit with kids and adults.

Winning combination. The thing that makes this recipe so irresistible is the combination of ingredients. The grapes are tossed in smooth cream cheese and tangy sour cream with a slight sweetness. Add the crunchy topping, and you've got the best creamy grape salad recipe ever!

Ingredients

This easy grape salad recipe is made with simple ingredients. You probably even have a few of them on hand already!

Check out what you need to make creamy grape salad:

• 3 cups seedless red grapes
• 3 cups seedless green grapes
• 1 cup cream cheese (whole fat cream cheese)
• 1 cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts 
• 5 tbsp spice cookies, crumble
• 1 pinch salt

You can use a few of these ingredients to make this sugar cookie fruit pizza. It's another delicious sweet treat that's perfect to make if you're hosting!

How To Make Grape Salad

1. Prepare the grapes: Remove the stems from the grapes and rinse the grapes in cold water. Strain them to get rid of excess water, put them on a layer of paper towels, and dab the grapes to dry them.

2. Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are combined and smooth. Gently stir the grapes into the cream cheese mixture until they're completely coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Make the topping: While the crisp grapes are chilling, mix the chopped nuts and cookie crumbles together to make the crunchy topping.

4. Serve: When ready to serve, spoon the grape salad into small dessert bowls and sprinkle some topping for each serving. Or you can serve grape salad in one big serving bowl topped with the crumble. 

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use chopped pecans or any other of your favorite nuts to add a satisfying crunch to this grape salad.
• Mix brown sugar and crunchy pecans with a little melted butter in a bowl for a more decadent topping.
• Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a richer caramelly flavor.
• Use light cream cheese instead of full fat cream cheese for a lower calorie version.
• Make sure you use softened cream cheese to make it easier to mix.
• You should use seedless grapes for the best eating experience.
• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a sweeter dressing.

FAQS About This Grape Salad Recipe

How long does grape salad last in the refrigerator?

You can store grape salad either covered in a bowl or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze grape salad?

No, grape salad does not freeze well and should be enjoyed fresh.

How do you cut grapes for salad?

You can either leave the grapes whole, cut them in half, or cut them in quarters to make the salad. If you're serving it to kids, I recommend cutting the grapes to make it easier to eat.

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