grape salad Recipe
People often serve potato salad at potlucks, holiday celebrations or when it’s hot outside. You don’t need to cook anything for grape salad and serving it chilled makes it even tastier.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon or rubber spatula
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Serving dish
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless grapes
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash the grapes before using them:Be sure to clean and dry your grapes well. Pull out and set aside all the stems in a large bowl.
- Create the dressing for your salad:In another container, blend softened cream cheese, some sour cream (or yogurt), sugar (or honey) and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until you have a smooth and creamy texture.
- Mix the grapes with the dressing together:Pour the dressing on top of the grapes. Lightly mix and toss the grapes until they are all covered in dressing.
- Chill:For more flavor, chill the salad with the lid on for 30 minutes before serving.
- Add topping:Just a little before you serve, toss brown sugar and pecan or walnut pieces over the top.Prepare your meal and then enjoy it with your family:Eat this coconut rice warm with your meals or chilled as a mild dessert.
Notes
For contrast in colour and taste, use both red and green grapes.
For a different texture, use whipped cream or cream cheese instead of mascarpone.
Substitute low-fat yoghurt for the sour cream to make it lighter.
For added texture, add toppings like shredded coconut or tiny marshmallows.