Grape Salad with Cream Cheese, Greek Yogurt, and Walnuts Recipe
A refreshing and creamy grape salad combining sweet red and green grapes with a tangy cream cheese and Greek yogurt dressing, topped with crunchy walnuts and a sprinkle of light brown sugar. Perfect as a cool side dish or healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 3½ cups seedless red grapes
- 3½ cups seedless green grapes
Dressing
- 4 ounce (½ 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 tsp lemon juice (about ½ of one small lemon)
Toppings
- 1¼ cups walnuts, chopped and divided
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Grapes: Place the red and green seedless grapes into a strainer and rinse them thoroughly under running water. After washing, pat the grapes dry completely with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Make the Dressing: In a large serving bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and fully combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Coat the Grapes: Add the washed and dried grapes into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Gently stir to coat all the grapes evenly with the dressing.
- Add Walnuts: Fold in 1 cup of the chopped walnuts carefully until they are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the grape salad for at least 1 hour, or for optimal flavor, chill overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Final Toppings: Before serving, sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts and light brown sugar over the top of the salad for added crunch and sweetness.
- Serve: Serve the grape salad cold for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Ensure grapes are thoroughly dried after washing to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute with a nut-free crunchy topping.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt for a richer flavor or opt for low-fat versions to reduce calories.
- This salad tastes best when allowed to chill overnight, which enhances the flavors.
- The lemon juice adds brightness and helps prevent grapes from browning.
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