Make the sweet, creamy, and crunchy grape salad famous at Chicken Salad Chick. This recipe features a rich cream cheese base, fresh grapes, and a crunchy pecan topping.
Author:Amelia Carmichael
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:10 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Chilling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs green and red 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. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate medium 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 well combined.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the grapes. Gently fold the dressing into the grapes until all grapes 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 mixture evenly over the top of the salad.
Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
Notes
Use fresh, crisp grapes for the best texture.
You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
Make this salad up to 24 hours ahead; add the topping just before serving for maximum crunch.