Description
If you are looking for an easy and flavorful side dish for your next picnic or potluck, this grape salad is a great addition to any spread. It can be prepared in advance and then stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This recipe uses a combination of green and red grapes for color and interest. However, you can make your own variation to this dish using your favorite firm fruits. Diced apple or pear work well, or melon balls such as cantaloupe or honeydew.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 1/4 tablespoons chopped pecans, optional
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until blended.
- Add the grapes and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a dry pan, toast the pecans until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Sprinkle the grape salad with the toasted pecans and with brown sugar just before serving.
