This Grape Salad with Yogurt and Pecans is a delicious, light and healthy dish.
It is perfect for a summer day, or any day of the year. The combination of flavors in this easy salad recipe make it irresistible – sweet grapes, creamy yogurt and crunchy pecans make it crave-worthy. It would taste great served with Air Fryer Pulled Pork.
One of the best things about this easy recipe is that it’s creamy and refreshing which makes it perfect for potlucks and BBQs. If you love simple salads like this one you may also enjoy this Apple Coleslaw Salad recipe.
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Health Benefits of Grapes and Pecans
One of my favorite things about making this simple salad is that not only is it so easy to make, but it’s also filled with so many nutritious ingredients.
The pecans alone pack nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and thiamine. They also provide you with energy to get through the day and keep you feeling satisfied, and not starving.
You probably already knew that grapes provide Vitamin A and C. However, did you know that the grapes also provide antioxidants and can even help you heal from infections quicker? Those little pieces of fruit give us a big amount of nutritious benefits.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This creamy salad is a delightful, nutritious dish that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds. The combination of sweet grapes, creamy yogurt and nutty pecans create an undeniably delicious flavor perfect for summertime meals, or anytime.
- The salad is so easy to make, which is great when you don’t feel like cooking.
- Whenever it’s served at parties, it’s always a hit because it’s looks so pretty.
- Most kids and adults enjoy eating grapes so this salad is perfect for picky eaters.
If you love salads like this that are perfect for gatherings and parties, you may also enjoy this Bombay Salad recipe.
🥘 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store, which can help you save time by not needing to make several trips to the store.
Grapes: I like to use a mixture of red and green grapes for this recipe.
Dairy Products: You will need both plain Greek yogurt, and cream cheese for this recipe.
Sugar: For this recipe you will need both granulated sugar and brown sugar to make this simple salad.
See recipe card for complete list of ingredients and quantities.
🔀 Substitutions
Nuts: Instead of pecans, you can swap them out for chopped walnuts if you prefer.
Grapes: Instead of using a mixture of grapes, you can also use all of one color if you prefer.
🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Sour Cream: Instead of using Greek yogurt, you could use sour cream instead or another one of these Greek yogurt substitutes.
Raisins: You can also add raisins to the salad for some added sweetness.
Pineapple: To make this dish even sweeter, you could also include some chunks of pineapple in the mix.
For another delicious salad recipe that has grapes in it, you should try this Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe.
🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a couple simple tools to help you make this easy recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this sweet salad.
Large mixing bowl – You will need a bowl large enough to fit all the grapes.
Hand mixer – The hand mixer does the best for making the simple dressing for this salad.
🔪 How to Make Grape Salad with Yogurt and Pecans
Making this creamy sweet salad is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious salad in no time at all.
Step 1: Clean the grapes
Remove the stems from the grapes and then wash and dry them.
Step 2: Make the dressing
Cream together the cream cheese, yogurt, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Step 3: Add in the grapes
Stir the grapes into the dressing until well coated.
Step 4: Chill the salad
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5: Mix the topping
Mix together the brown sugar and chopped pecans to form a crumb topping.
Step 6: Garnish with pecan topping and serve
Right before serving sprinkle the pecan mixture over the grape salad.
👩🍳 Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure this sweet treat comes out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Make sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the salad by adding more sugar if desired.
- I like to sprinkle the topping on individual servings, so that it doesn’t become soggy in the leftover salad.
❓ Recipe FAQs
This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
No, this recipe does not freeze well and I do not recommend freezing it.
You should wait to remove the grapes from the stem right before you’re ready to use them. The hole that’s made in the grape when you take it off the stem can make the fruit spoil faster, so that’s why it’s better to wait.
🙏 Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Grape Salad with Yogurt and Pecans:
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📋 Recipe
Grape Salad with Yogurt and Pecans
Equipment
- Large bowl
- hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Grapes approximately 4 cups
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons White Sugar or to taste
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Crushed Pecans
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the grapes and then wash and dry them.
- Cream together the cream cheese, yogurt, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Stir the grapes into the dressing until well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix together the brown sugar and pecans to form a crumb topping.
- Right before serving sprinkle the pecan mixture over the grape salad.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the salad by adding more sugar if desired.
- I like to sprinkle the topping on individual servings, so that it doesn’t become soggy in the leftover salad. The crunch it gives is to die for.
- I like to use whole grapes for this simple salad, but you could also slice them if you prefer.
- Add a sprinkle of sliced strawberries or fresh blueberries for an extra pop of flavor.
- If you toast the pecans on the stovetop or in the oven it will add a salty flavor to the recipe.
- If you are using sour cream, I recommend using full-fat sour cream for the best flavor.