Description
A vibrant, creamy salad blending sweet seedless grapes with a tangy cream cheese dressing, topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel. Perfectly balanced, this crowd-pleaser shines at picnics with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 pounds seedless red grapes
2 pounds seedless green grapes
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth
Halve grapes, if large; add to dressing base and gently mix until evenly coated
Toss 1 cup pecans into salad mixture
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup pecans and light brown sugar over the salad
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving
Notes
Toasting pecans enhances flavor (optional)
Dressing can be made 1-2 days ahead
Grades can be pre-halved a few hours in advance
Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Uncategorized
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American