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Grape salad with cream cheese in a bowl.

Grape Salad with Cream Cheese

This grape salad with cream cheese is tossed in a tangy cream cheese dressing and topped with candied pecans. A perfect summer salad!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 26
Carbs 63
Protein 5
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted pecans
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz. sour cream ~1 cup
  • cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 lbs. red grapes
  • 2 lbs. green grapes

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the pecans, sugar, cayenne pepper, and butter. While the sugar and butter are melting, stir the nuts often so they become completely coated in the sugar mixture.
    pecans in a frying pan on a white background.
  • Transfer the nuts to a plate or small baking dish to cool. Set aside.
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until combined.
    whipped cream in a white bowl on a white surface.
  • Combine the grapes, dressing, and nuts. Serve immediately.
    Grape salad in a bowl topped with candied pecans.

Tips & Notes

  • This is a great dish to make ahead of time. If you make it the day or night before, omit the nuts until you are serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 54g