Juicy,sweet grapesburst with flavor and are enveloped in a creamy, cool dressing.

Learn how to make a classic grape salad, and enjoy showing it off at your next family meal.

What Is Grape Salad?

Creamy Grape Salad With Pecans in a bowl with a fork and linen

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Ingredients for Creamy Grape Salad

Just eight ingredients are needed to whip up this colorful dish.

Keep scrolling for the full recipe.

While we recommend chilling this salad overnight if possible, it shouldn’t be assembled too far in advance.

ingredients for Creamy Grape Salad - Southern Living

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The dressing may begin to become watery, and the grapes to soften as it sits.

Then, assemble the night before serving.

Mix dressing:

Mix together sour cream, cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

red and green grapes in a cream bowl

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Layer grapes and dressing:

Alternate grapes and sour cream mixture layers in a glass bowl.

Add topping:

Top with chopped pecans and brown sugar.

This grape salad is best if chilled overnight.

creamy dressing for grape salad

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There’s no need to mix the dish before serving.

Serve grape salad chilled, straight out of the refrigerator, for the best flavor and texture.

This grape salad is sweet, refreshing, and creamya delicious treat for kids or adults alike.

layer grapes and creamy dressing in a bowl

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Creamy Grape Salad With Pecans overhead in a clear bowl

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