Creamy Grape Salad

This easy Grape Salad is packed with flavor.

Juicy grapes, crunchy graham crackers, and cranberries are coated with a sweet, tangy, and creamy dressing.

It is easy to prep and makes a perfect dessert salad for the holidays, parties, potlucks, or an after-dinner treat. 

This grape salad has become a favorite at our house. It’s ready to serve in no time and very versatile. Don’t you like Graham Crackers? Skip them or substitute them with some crunchy nuts or toffee.

I’ve also used Trader Joe’s Ginger Snap Cookies and found they work great with grapes.

GRAPES – Grapes are the salad’s main ingredient and provide a sweet and refreshing flavor.

CRANBERRIES – Cranberries add a tart and tangy taste to balance the sweetness of the grapes.

GRAHAM CRACKERS – Graham crackers provide a crunchy texture and a subtle nutty flavor to complement the fruit.

CREAM CHEESE – Cream cheese adds a creamy and rich element to the salad, enhancing the overall taste and texture.

GREEK YOGURT – Greek yogurt adds a creamy and tangy component to the dressing, making it smooth and flavorful.

LEMON – Lemon juice adds a refreshing citrusy taste and helps brighten the salad’s flavors.

SUGAR – Sugar is used to sweeten the dressing and balance the tartness of the cranberries.

VANILLA EXTRACT – Vanilla extract adds a hint of sweetness and a pleasant aroma to the dressing, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

1. Wash and dry the grape. Slice grapes into halves and add to a large bowl.
2. Add cranberries and crushed graham crackers. Mix everything well.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, lemon, vanilla extract, and sugar and whisk until creamy.
4. Sprinkle candied walnuts or pecans on top for an extra bit of crunch.

Leftovers

STORE – Store the grape salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The grape salad will typically keep fresh for about 2-3 days.

FREEZE – I don’t recommend freezing the Grape Salad as it may affect the texture and quality of the ingredients.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Substituting Sour Cream. Go ahead and substitute your favorite sour cream if you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand. We like the richer and creamier taste of full-fat Greek Yogurt.

Some (limited) research has suggested that women who eat full-fat dairy products gain less weight than those who eat low-fat. It seems strange, but that’s what the latest research says.

For our family, I’ve decided that as long as we eat in moderation, we’ll full-fat products are the way to go. But I can’t tell you what’s best for your family.

GREEN GRAPES – For this salad, I use green seedless grapes. But you can also use seedless red grapes or a combination of red and green.

CRANBERRIES – The cranberries provide just the right amount of added texture and sweetness.  I haven’t tried this recipe with Strawberries yet.  If you do, be sure to let me know! They should work very nicely with that delicious combination of sweet and tart.

TOFFEE – You can also drizzle some crushed toffee on the salad. But that’s not something we typically have in our pantry.

TIP FOR VEGANS – Look for Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream cheese. It’s rich, creamy, and has a lovely flavor (I like it better than regular cream cheese). You can also make your own vegan sour cream.

More Easy And Delicious No-Bake Desserts

STRAWBERRY CHIFFON PIE – This vintage recipe has 3 ingredients, takes LESS than 5 minutes to make, and is perfect for hot summer days.

LEMON ICEBOX PIE – Experience a refreshing citrus twist with this chilled pie, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy lemon flavors.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE PIE – Treat yourself to a tropical delight with this pie, bursting with sweet cherries and tangy pineapple, for a true taste of summer.

STRAWBERRY PIE – The sweet and tangy cream filling complements the juicy goodness of the strawberries.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE – Rich chocolate flavors nestled within a chocolate pie crust.

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