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Creamy and so dreamy, this Grape Salad recipe is the perfect side dish for sharing! Loaded with yogurt, cream cheese, and sprinkled with walnuts for a crunch, you won’t be able to put your fork down!
Grape salad with Cream Cheese Yogurt Dressing
No-fuss side dishes are my go-to for cookouts and potlucks, whether I’m hosting or going. With only 6 ingredients, this Grape Salad recipe is really easy to throw together. It takes less than 10 minutes!
You may also love my Waldorf salad, which is somewhat similar. Yummy.
Recipe Overview
It’s creamy with an amazing tang thanks to the Greek yogurt and cream cheese, and the grapes just burst with sweetness with each bite you take. To finish off, I added crushed walnuts for an addictive crunch.
Although this recipe is great as a side dish, I often eat it instead of dessert for a sweet treat that is perfect after dinner. It hits the spot!
Ingredients needed
Below is a list of ingredients you will need. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.
- Grapes: For ease, I like to use seedless grapes, any color (green and/or purple). They are best for this recipe when they are still cold, straight from the fridge. If you use grapes with seeds, just remove the seeds as you slice them.
- Walnuts: For texture, walnuts add an amazing crunch. You can substitute another nut like pecans if desired.
For the Grape Salad Dressing:
- Cream cheese: Either light cream cheese or regular cream cheese will work for this grape salad recipe. You can even use vegan cream cheese!
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt is my go-to for anything requiring yogurt! It’s super creamy and has more protein than regular plain yogurt. A dairy-free alternative would be great as well.
- Maple syrup: This sweetens up the dressing and tastes delicious. Honey is a great option if you don’t have maple syrup on hand.
- Vanilla Extract.
How to make grape salad
1. In a medium bowl, whisk all the grape salad dressing ingredients.
2. Cut the grapes in halves or quarters, if bigger.
3. Add the cut grapes to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts and serve!
Tips from my kitchen
- Cream cheese: The cream cheese is much easier to mix with the other grape salad dressing ingredients if it’s left at room temperature to warm up for about an hour ahead. If you forget to take it out, I recommend using a blender or food processor to mix up the dressing instead of a spoon or whisk.
- Make it vegan: Use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt and cream cheese to make this grape salad recipe vegan-friendly. It tastes great this way, too!
- Add different nuts: Pecans are great on top of this recipe, or even candied pecans or walnuts.
- Toast the nuts: I love toasted nuts! To toast, just add them to a non-stick pan over medium heat on the stove and cook them until they turn a little darker and are fragrant. Allow the toasted nuts to cool before adding them to this grape salad recipe.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make a white grape salad, simply use white grapes instead of purple, red, or black grapes, and then follow the rest of this grape salad recipe. White grapes and green grapes are the same. Varieties of white grape include chardonnay, riesling, sauvignon blanc, and pinot gris/grigio.
If stored correctly, grapes can last for up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Store them in a well-ventilated container in the crisper drawer in your fridge. Usually, grapes are sold in well-ventilated containers which are perfect to keep them at home as well.
Yes. If you do not have Greek yogurt, you can use plain yogurt.
No. I do not recommend freezing this salad.
What can I serve with Grape Salad?
Here are some ideas of what you can serve this salad with. If you ask me, I love having it on its own like dessert.
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Grape Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless grapes, green and/or purple, cold from the fridge
- ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Grape Salad Dressing:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients. (8 ounces cream cheese, 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- Cut the 4 cups seedless grapes in halves or quarters, if bigger.
- Add the cut grapes to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup walnuts and serve!
Notes
- Cream cheese: The cream cheese is much easier to mix with the other grape salad dressing ingredients if it’s left at room temperature to warm up for about an hour before cooking. If you forget to take it out, I recommend using a blender or food processor to mix up the dressing instead of a spoon or whisk.
- Make it vegan: Use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt and cream cheese to make this grape salad recipe vegan friendly. It tastes great this way too!
- Add different nuts: Pecans are great on top of this recipe, or even candied pecans or walnuts.
- Toast the nuts: I love toasted nuts! To toast, just add them to a non-stick pan over medium heat on the stove and cook them until they turn a little darker and are fragrant. Allow the toasted nuts to cool before adding them to this grape salad recipe.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Needed something healthy and sweet without having to run to the store. Happen to have these ingredients and wow! So good and filling. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Glad you loved it.
This is excellent, I have made grape salad the regular way for years but to make it lighter is a great option!
Thanks! Glad you loved it