Trisha’s Creamy Grape Salad – Sweet, Crunchy & Crowd-Pleasing!
Inspired by Trisha Yearwood’s famous potluck favorite, this Creamy Grape Salad is a delicious blend of juicy grapes coated in a tangy-sweet cream cheese dressing and topped with a brown-sugar pecan crunch.
It’s unbelievably easy, feeds a crowd, and always disappears fast at cookouts, holidays, or brunch buffets.
Why You’ll Love This Salad
🍇 Juicy grapes in every creamy bite
🥣 Five-minute prep with pantry staples
🥜 Sweet brown-sugar pecan topping for crunch
⏱️ Make-ahead friendly—gets better as it chills
🎉 Perfect potluck or holiday side that everyone loves
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 cups seedless red grapes
- 4 cups seedless green grapes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter twist)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
How to Make It
🥣 In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy
🍇 Rinse, dry, and gently fold in the red and green grapes until coated
🥜 In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans with brown sugar
🍯 Sprinkle the nut mixture over the top just before serving (or layer half inside and half on top for extra crunch)
🧊 Cover and chill at least 1 hour so flavors meld and dressing firms up
Optional Add-Ins & Variations
🥥 Add shredded coconut for a tropical touch
🍓 Fold in sliced strawberries or blueberries for color
🧀 Swap half the cream cheese for mascarpone for extra richness
🌰 Use toasted almonds instead of pecans if you prefer
🍫 Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips for a dessert vibe
Tips for the Creamiest Result
✔️ Dry grapes well so the dressing clings nicely
✔️ Soften cream cheese fully for a lump-free dressing
✔️ Chill before adding the topping to keep the nuts crunchy
✔️ Double the topping if you love extra crunch
Storage
📦 Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days—add nut topping fresh each time
❄️ Not freezer-friendly (the grapes will weep and the dressing separates)
Final Thoughts
Trisha’s Creamy Grape Salad is the ultimate make-ahead sweet-side dish—cool, creamy, and irresistibly crunchy on top. Bring it to your next gathering and watch it disappear bite by bite! 🍇🥣✨
