If you’ve never tried a grape salad recipe before, you’ve been missing out. Magic happens when cream cheese and grapes get snuggly! In fact, my boyfriend doesn’t even like cream cheese (absurd, I know) but he absolutely loves this grape salad.
It’s so easy. Look!
I like to use both red and green grapes, but you could use all the same kind if you wanted to. You’ll toss them with a sweetened cream cheese mixture.
Then sprinkle on some brown sugar and chopped pecans.
Store in the fridge to keep it well chilled until serving. Enjoy!
Grape Salad Recipe
Grape Salad
Quick and easy grape salad recipe makes a delicious summer fresh fruit salad and picnic recipe everyone will love. It won't last long!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 8-9 cups about 4 lbs red and green seedless grapes, washed and dried
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In mixer, beat cream cheese, sour cream, white sugar and vanilla together.
- Fold in grapes with a spatula until mixture is fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans over the top. Store in refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Stacey says
I added pineapple 🍍 tidbits & 1Tbsp brown sugar. Put the toasted pecans in a chopper & pulsated till they were finely chopped then dusted a layer on top before serving.. This is such a great recipe. I’m so glad I came across it…
Liz says
Love the addition of pineapple tidbits. I’ll have to try that too!
Karen says
I love the grape salad. Many times I will halve the recipe because it really makes a lot. It is even nicer with 3 colors of grapes
Jeannie says
I use 2 cream cheese and no sour cream. I also mix the brown sugar and pecan mixture in with the grape mixture and then put some on top. Really good.
Mary White says
Instead of sour cream try using marshmallow fluff delicious
alexa janell says
Can you add other fruit to it like bananas, Apples, kiwi, maraschino cherries, strawberries or cantaloupe…. because I think that this grape salad looks delicious….. I just thought that it would look colorful with other fruit added to it
Liz says
I haven’t tried it, but I think it’s worth a shot! Let me know if you do and how it went!
Pete Parks says
I think it is against the law to add any other ingredients.
Susan Bailey says
I’m going to try adding some cooked cubec chicken to give it some good protein. I’ll let you all know how it goes.
Kelley Davis says
Is this my aunt Susan Bailey???
Linda Swoveland says
I’ve had this grape salad twice, once at a BBQ, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Failed to get the recipe, bummer! Second time was at a church potluck, got the recipe that time. I’ll be making it as part of a snack food table, for a small Bible Study, prayer group, with one other couple, at our home. I can’t understand how anyone would not love this salad/dessert.
Rosemarie Grapner says
I have used this salad with crushed Butterfinger candy bars..Yum Yum on top
Liz Jo says
This looks so healthy!!
Thanks for linking up with Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Colette S says
I’ve not heard this one before, but I”d try it.
Thanks for sharing.
Gail says
Made it! My son says when I take this to the next potluck, they will ask for it everytime. Delicious. A little on the sweet side, I’m going to reduce the sugar a smidge. Thanks
Emily says
I’ve never made a salad with grapes, but I love the idea.
Julie Syl Kalungi says
I have never considered Grapes as a salad by themselves. Sounds Yummy Hmmm!
Northern Crumble says
Never had a grape salad before, but it totally looks like it works!
Rebecca Swenor says
I used to make this type a salad for my family even though I never liked mayo. This sounds like a recipe they would so enjoy. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Lize Greene says
Not mayo..cream cheese and sour cream.
Donna Keech says
I had to check again! There’s no mayo in it!
Liz says
You’re right! No mayo because I CAN’T STAND mayo!
tp keane says
I LOVE this idea. Grapes are my favourite fruit.
Sam Jeffery says
I had never really thought about using grapes in a salad before, but I can’t see that it totally works!
Jamela Porter says
I bet this is the perfect late night snack. This looks really versatile and I bet would taste delish with a few strawberries and chocolate chunks mixed in.
Michelle Waller says
Never heard of this, but it looks really tasty. I would probably chop up some Snickers bars to top it with.
Rose Sahetapy says
Delicious! I will try this recipe as I have many left over fruit from our BBQ party. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Love it!
Emily says
Never had a grape salad before. This reminds me of the fruit and nut parfait I used to get at McDonalds but better!
Lubka Henry says
I would have never thought to put grapes with creme cheese and make a salad. I’m sure it is super refreshing on a summer afternoon 🙂
Enricoh Alfonzo says
wow! what an interestingly unique recipe idea! Sounds delicious.
Akhil Sharma says
Unique and simple recipe; I tried and enjoyed this salad. All thanks to Liz
Lisa Rios says
I love trying out different types of salads anytime and I always make sure that they are healthy enough as well. A grape salad is something I have never tried before & this looks absolutely delicious & mouth watering with those ingredients!
Sara says
This sounds fantastic. I have never had grape salad, but I have a feeling that will change soon!
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says
My kids could live off of grapes if I allowed them. I’ve never heard of grape salad, I will show them to see if they would like to try it out. My son doesn’t like “sauces” so I might have to swap the cheese out for yogurt.
Amanda says
We have grape lovers here too! So versatile!
Nikki Wayne says
I will try this salad. I never thought that grapes can be done like this, I have many grapes in our fridge.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I haven’t had this in year. My Nan just to make it and I need to try making it myself.
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
I make a fruit salad from an old family recipe that’s very similar except it has grapes and fruit cocktail. Since my dad hates sour cream, we always have to use whipping cream. But, I’m totally curious what it would taste like with cream cheese and sour cream. Sounds so good!
Borka says
This looks like a delicious snack, but I wounder how many calories does this cream cheese have.
Elizabeth says
Mmm this sounds so delicious and refreshing! I need to try this soon.
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says
No kiddin’, looks easy and delish! Usually I only have around a quarter of an hour for small treats like this, this one’s gonna satisfy my fruit salad cravings.
Francisca Ramos says
I need to try your grape salad. It sounds so good. I like your added ingredients. Thanks for sharing your recipe:)
Marielle Altenor says
No lies, I’ve never had grape salad. Ever! I didn’t even know they made such thing lol So now I must try it.
Nicole Escat says
Nice recipe, I will definitely try this. I am sure my hubby will like it, his fave fruit is grape.
Bluedreamer says
I love grapes but I didn’t know if could go well with cream cheese too! I used to mix it would chocolate and sometimes I made truffles from them but I think this is a perfect idea.. i might consider doing it real soon.. thanks for the recipe!
Sarah, Things Sarah Loves says
Definitely a great way to make grapes a little more interesting. So glad this recipe includes pecans because I love pecans!
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
I love grapes so much abut I am getting tired eating the usual and raw grapes. Thank you for sharing this!
Emily says
I’ve never thought to make a grape salad!! I’ve put grapes in chicken or tuna salad before. This sounds really yummy!
Hannah says
I’ve never had a grape salad before but now o want to definitely give it a try x
Tracey says
Yum! This looks like an interesting combo. Definitely pinning this for later to try out.
Kita Bryant says
I’ve never had a salad like this before! This looks interesting but very good! I love my grapes!
Echo says
It sounds odd, but it looks so good! This is going on next week’s shopping list!
Harriet from Toby & Roo says
How unusual – I have never tried anything like this before and I bet my kids would devour it, they love grapes! H x
Anza Hall says
Please be careful while feeding grapes to children. They are like hotdogs and can get stuck in their throats and cuts off their breathing. If you use this salad cut the grapes in half. Time consuming yes, but life saving yes!!!
Tara says
This is an interesting recipe, thank you for posting!
Rosana @ Hot&CHilli Food and Travel Blog says
This recipe looks light and very tasty. Love the addition of nuts too. R
Dawn McAlexander says
My mother-in-law makes this a lot (she calls it fruit salad). I think it is really tasty. It is usually the hit of the holidays for her.
Rachel says
I do absolutely love the sound of this, but fear if I was to make it, the grapes would never be ‘saladized’ id just eat them x
Rosey says
No time like the present to try this one. I just bought a huge bag of grapes!
sara says
Grape salad is so refreshing in the summer! It is perfect to serve at a summer picnic.
MaryD says
It looks like dessert to me. Grapes are normally so sweet that I am not sure I’d ever venture to try this. Oh, the calories..when I can just grab a bunch of grapes.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am always looking for new recipes to try .This salad looks so delicious and easy to make. I can not wait to give it a try.
Christopher Rudder says
Oh my. I really, really, really like you right now. Grape salad!!! Awesome. I love grapes. Especially green sweet ones. Brilliant!
mary says
Yum! This looks fantastic. And it’s something I can throw in the lunchbox this week.
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
This summer I purchase grapes every few days because it is abundant in the grocery store. I would love to try this recipe so that I can variate how to serve it! Thanks for sharing!
Bonnie @wemake7 says
Wow! That salad looks so yummy and delicious!! I never thought of using grapes in a salad, yum!
Mellissa Williams says
I never would have thought to make a salad with grapes! This is such a great idea since they sell grapes in bulk here.
Amber Starr at Mommy Gone Healthy says
This sounds and looks so good! I need to add this to this weeks must make list!
The London Mum says
I can’t even imagine how this would taste, but I’d love to try it. I like discovering new combos!
Chubskulit Rose says
I have never made a grape salad before but it sounds and looks delicious. My kids love grapes so this would be a hit for them.
Akhil Sharma says
Yes, I never heard, in fact, I never thought of making a grape salad. This is so brilliant; grapes with cheese wow. I never even seen anything like this on television. I am excited to make it.
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says
Looks like I HAVE been missing out! Would never have thought of putting grapes and cream cheese together but it looks delicious! Must make this!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
I’ve never tried a grape salad but this looks amazing! I’m a huge fan of anything with cream cheese and sour cream so I’m sure I’d love this!
hannah says
This sounds interesting. I’ve never heard of this combo before x
Adriana Lopez-Martin says
Grapes are one of those fruits that I love. They are versatile and you can prepare them in so many different ways. Loving all the ingredients of your salad many textures and yummy flavors.
Amy Jones says
The title got me super excited and the pictures just drove me mad! That grape salad seems super heavenly, I need it ASAP
Leana Jay says
This looks delicious. Never had a grape salad before, but this is making me want to try it. Great post & photo btw.
WhatLauraLoves says
Ooh this is unlike anything I’ve tried before although it kind of reminds me of a Waldorf salad. Yumm! xxx
Kathleen Kennedy-Leon says
I have to say Liz, I wouldn’t have thought of this combo without reading your blog–we are going to have to try this out–we have another fun BBQ / pool party at our house-so this will be something new to serve-thanks
felicia says
This just brought back so many different memories. I remember eating this at church family meals and loving it!
MJ.L says
This looks delicious! I bet my kids would even love it!
sophia says
I have never heard of it but it looks really good.
Brandy says
This looks really good! I’ve never had a grape salad before!
Melanie Smith says
Grape salad? I’ve never heard about this before! I should be really delicious.
Courtney says
That looks so good! My nana used to make a salad like that and it was my favourite!
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Rebecca Bryant says
Oh my word this sounds delish. I just bought grapes so I am making this. How have i not ever heard of this amazing salad.
Christine Tataum says
Never in my life would I have thought to make this combination. Sounds yummy! Why have you been keeping this recipe from us – Liz? ? Thanks for sharing it with us!!!
Stefanie says
I haven’t had grape salad, but I love grapes in chicken salad…with walnuts!
shalama says
I’ve never had such a combination. I’m interested to know how they taste together.
Lisa Favre says
My mom’s fruit salad is very similar to this! I’ll definitely have to check out this recipe because I’ve got some grapes sitting in the fridge!
chei says
This looks yummy! I gotta try this!
Cynthia says
I have never heard of grape salad before. I do think my family would like it. I love grapes as they are but adding sour cream and cream cheese would make them even better. So easy too!
Lilinha says
I’ve never tried grape salad before but it looks very tasty! 🙂
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Ashley @irishred02 says
I’ve never made grape salad before. This looks tasty and perfect for a BBQ!
Amanda Love says
That grape salad looks amazing! It’s perfect for the summer as well, such a refreshing treat. Thanks for the recipe, it literally just takes a few minutes to put together! So easy!
Jenny says
This sounds great!! My husband doesn’t care for cream cheese either (weirdo), but I’m sure he’d like this!
Jasmine Eclipse says
This looks so good! I love cream cheese, but I never thought of combining it with grapes!
Marcie W. says
This looks super delicious and almost reminds me of ambrosia! It would make a great easy weeknight dessert or even a yummy dish to bring to a cookout.
Rhian Westbury says
Cream cheese and grapes does not sound like it should be mixed, might take some convincing to try this haha x
tara pittman says
What a unique way to serve grapes. It reminds me of Hawaiian salad
Cindy Ingalls says
I think the only time I’ve grapes in a salad is in a fruit salad. Can’t wait to try such a unique recipe. It looks so delicious.
maria @closeothome says
I bet this would be great with a mixture of apples and grapes. What a great way to use up the great grape deals this time of year.
Jeanine says
I saw this posted on Facebook today and was so excited to come check it out. This looks SO delicious. Would love to make this for myself, and possibly share! It looks SO good!
Ana De- Jesus says
OOh a creamy grape salad you can count me in! This looks indulgent and healthy the best of both worlds!
lily kate says
Oh my goodness this looks amazing! I love grapes and sweet fruits with savoury flavours.
lily kate x
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anna nuttall says
Yum and so healthy. I might make this for myself. xx
Nicolas Puegher says
I don’t really like this, but my nephew love this! I will do it for her, but I will need to do something else for me 😛
Melanie Edjourian says
I love grapes but have never though to make anything other than a fruit salad with them. It’s great to see something new to do with them x
Cori says
Mascarpone cheese would do well in this as well as cream cheese.
Tammilee Tips says
I love grapes in the summer time!!! I have never had a grape salad this would be perfect to take to a bbq!!
Dreammerin says
Wow! I hear about it for the first time. Very nice recipe, need to remember that! Thanks so much and happy new week!
Candy says
Great reminder I have made this dish in sometime.
TheGayBestie says
I would do make this with all dark grapes for sure. Looks so yummy and easy to share at a get together!!!!
Kristi @HomesteadWishing says
This looks awesome. I just love how you topped it with brown sugar and pecans! Oh yum!
Jenni says
This is something I never would have thought of but love cream cheese and love grapes so this is a definite try for me x
Colleen Lanin says
Looks like a yummy spin on Waldorf salad. I love that it doesn’t include mayonnaise, too.
Sarah says
What a yummy option to make up for myself and guests. Thanks for sharing an easy grape salad recipe idea for the Summer season!
Jeanette says
I have never heard of a grape salad! I NEED to try this! I LOVE grapes!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I have never had a grape salad before. I have had chicken salad that had grapes in it, though, and I loved that. So I think I definitely need to try this recipe!
Lizelle Cruz says
I really love grapes and salad separately but this combination is worth a try!
Rachelle says
Oh this looks yummy! We have a potluck coming up and I think I’ll make this for it!
April Hammond says
That sounds so delicious! Grapes are one of the few fruits I love and this sounds wonderful and perfect for this hot weather we have been having!
shannon ritchie says
This is a combination I would never have thought to put together! I’m going to try this out!
Rachel Ferrucci says
I love grapes and nuts and this looks like a great treat. I love salads like this for the summer
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds so goo! I love the nuts and the creaminess of it. Great dessert.
Catherine S says
I never would have thought about this combo, but it looks amazing. I will have to make this for my next get together with the girls.
Tamara says
Brown sugar and pecans.. mmmmm! My kids would love this! Come to think of it, I would too. Who wouldn’t love a yummy grape salad?
Migdalia - @MsLatina says
I never would have thought of this combo and I love cream cheese (especially un flan – YUM!). Grapes are in season so will give this a try. Thanks Liz!
Shirley Wood says
I’ve put grapes in salad many times but never made a Grape Salad. Pinned this and making plans now. How could anyone not like cream cheese! I can’t wait to try this!
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
This looks so easy and delicious! I love cream cheese and I’ll absolutely try any recipe that uses it! Awesome!
Pam says
One of my aunts used to make a grape salad like this! We had it at every family gathering. It was always a hit.
Tabitha Blue / Fresh Mommy Blog says
That looks SO good, and so light and refreshing too. Perfect for this HOT weather we’re still in here in Florida! 🙂
katie smith says
what a great summer time treat. It is simple yet sounds great!
Monica says
So good! I would never think of combining grapes with those ingredients. So refreshing for summer.
Anosa says
This is definitely something new one me, never tried this type of grape salad and not sure about the cream cheese either lol
Joanna says
This salad sounds delicious and so easy to make. I can’t believe I never imagined of combining grapes with cream cheese, what a great idea!
Pam says
My aunts used to make it all the time! It sounds so good right now, it’s making me all nostalgic.
Tiffany VanSickle says
So I’ll definitely be trying this out! And I love how easy it is! Major plus!
lex says
I ove fruit salads but this combination is one I havent had. Will look it up.
francesca says
oh my goodness this looks incredible! I know its really simple and everything but I wouldn’t have even thought of it! My mouth is watering right now!!
Alli Smith says
Grape salad is a favorite at my house, but I haven’t made it lately. Thanks for the reminder to make it again soon. I love that stuff!
Michele says
That looks really good!!!!!!!!! I love ALL those ingredients. I would probably just hand mix as I don’t have a mixer! Totally worth the extra time!!!!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Woah, you just blew my mind. I never would have thought to combine these things in one, but it sounds AWESOME.
Sam | North East Family Fun says
I would honestly NEVER think to put these flavours together – grape and cream cheese? Hmmmmm! I am honestly going to give it a go though on your recommendation now x
LaaLaa says
This is lovely. Never thought of something like this although I use to have red grapes in a homemade salad before. Nice and refreshing on the warm days x
Baby Isabella says
We use grapes sparingly on salads usually, but this is a great way to use more. Must try it!
Jude Dunn says
This looks and sounds delicious, I love the combination of cheese and grapes, one of my favourite sandwiches is Brie and red grapes.
Elizabeth O. says
I love salads especially during the summer and it’s so nice to have a lot of recipes so that you won’t run out of ideas! I think this is awesome because it’s a great way to enjoy fresh grapes and it’s so easy to do as well. Thanks for the recipe!