Description
Looking for a sweet, creamy, and refreshing dish that fits perfectly at any gathering or potluck? The Chicken Salad Chick grape salad recipe might just become your next obsession. Known for its luscious combination of red and green grapes coated in a smooth cream cheese dressing and topped with crunchy brown sugar and pecans, this Southern classic delivers flavor and nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
4 cups seedless red grapes (washed and halved)
4 cups seedless green grapes (washed and halved)
8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
½ cup chopped pecans (toasted for best flavor)
Optional: Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prep the Grapes
Wash and dry both red and green grapes. If large, cut them in half for easier coating and eating.Make the Creamy Base
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy using a hand mixer. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla, and beat again until fully blended and smooth.Fold in the Grapes
Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the grapes, coating them evenly without crushing.Chill the Mixture
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours) to let the flavors blend and the texture set.Add the Signature Crunch
Right before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and toasted pecans evenly across the top. Don’t stir.Serve & Enjoy
Spoon into a glass dish or individual cups, garnish with extra grapes or pecans if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
Lighter Version: Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream, and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
Nut-Free: Replace pecans with sunflower seeds, crushed pretzels, or omit entirely.
Vegan: Use dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based yogurt or sour cream.
Make Ahead: Store grapes and cream mixture separately; combine before serving.
Holiday Twist: Add mini marshmallows, pineapple, or craisins for a festive upgrade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad, Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g