Ida’s Creamy Grape Salad is the darling of church potlucks, family cookouts, and general snack cravings! The crisp, fresh flavors of the grapes add a wonderful contrast to the rich creaminess of the mix. Topped with smoky-sweet brown sugar and crunchy pecans, Ida’s Creamy Grape Salad beats other fruit salads every day of the week. It’s perfect for when you need to whip something up in a hurry that you know everyone will love!

image 247 145 - Ida's Creamy Grape Salad is the darling of church potlucks, family cookouts, and general snack cravings! The crisp, fresh flavors of the grapes add a wonderful contrast to the rich creaminess of the mix. Topped with smoky-sweet brown sugar and crunchy pecans, Ida's Creamy Grape Salad beats other fruit salads every day of the week. It's perfect for when you need to whip something up in a hurry that you know everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds seedless red grapes
  • 2 pounds seedless green grapes
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, for topping
  • 3 tablespoons pecans, optional, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 –In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, the sour cream, the sugar, and the vanilla.

Step 2 –Add the red grapes and the green grapes to the sour cream mixture and toss to coat.

Step 3 –Transfer the grape mixture to a bowl.

Step 4 –Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5 –Sprinkle the grape mixture with the brown sugar and the pecans.

Step 6 –Serve.