Best Creamy Grape And Walnut Salad Recipes

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CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS image

This is a very heart-healthy and tasty dish and easy to prepare. Perfect for a pot-luck dinner or as a side dish at home. It makes 12 servings but can easily be halved. Or it could just be six large servings! Recipe & photo: eatingwell.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

CANDIED WALNUTS:
1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 tsp water
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 pinch salt
GRAPE SALAD:
1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), at room temperature
3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 c seedless grapes, preferably red and green (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare walnuts: Line a small baking pan with parchment paper or foil; coat with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Toss walnuts in a bowl with water. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt; toss to coat well. Transfer to the prepared pan. Bake until the sugar is melted and the nuts are barely starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool in the pan until the sugar hardens, about 6 minutes.
  • 3. To prepare salad: Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, honey and vanilla in a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a large bowl. Add grapes and stir gently to combine.
  • 4. Transfer to a serving dish and crumble the candied walnuts on top just before serving.
  • 5. NOTE: You may store the candied walnuts at room temperature for up to 8 hours. You may store the salad in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 8 hours. Top with the walnuts just before serving.

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD



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Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. -Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) 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
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAMY GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



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An easy, elegant dessert recipe when you're short on time, courtesy of my Aunt Kris. If she can make it, you can too!

Provided by jo_mama

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces whipped cream cheese
8 ounces low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
4 lbs red grapes (washed and picked off stem)
1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
1 cup walnuts (for topping)
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)

Steps:

  • For best results, use a mixer to mix cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar. You can mix by hand, too, but it won't be as smooth.
  • Fold grapes into creamy mixture.
  • In medium saucepan, melt butter. Add walnuts to lightly brown to taste.
  • Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Sprinkle topping over grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.2, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 116.1, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 3, Sugar 61.4, Protein 6.9

GRAPE WALNUT SALAD



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Grape salad tossed in a sweet creamy cream cheese dressing and topped with chopped walnuts. The perfect easy fruit salad side dish for cookout, bbq and dinners.

Provided by MinShien

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1.5 lbs green grapes (halved)
1.5 lbs red grapes (halved)
2 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.
  • Wash, pat dry and half green and red grapes. Then add them to the bowl of cream cheese mixture.
  • Gently toss with a spatula to combine so that grapes are evenly coated in dressing.
  • Top with walnuts. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 34 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BALSAMIC GRAPE AND WALNUT SALAD



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Red grapes, walnuts, onions and more are mixed with balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh summer salad.

Provided by natalie

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
½ red onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 radishes, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine the grapes, walnuts, onion, green onion, radishes and raisins. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

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