This Grape Salad recipe features a sweet, creamy cheesecake-style filling tossed with red and green grapes, then topped with crushed pecans and a sprinkle of brown sugar. Sound amazing? This easy fruit salad most definitely is!

overhead view of serving bowl with grape salad that is topped with pecans

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Why You Will Love Grape Salad

Ridiculously easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this delicious salad in no time, making it perfect for busy days and parties.
Guests will love it: Whether it’s a family dinner, picnic, or cookout, this creamy treat always gets rave reviews and leaves everyone coming back for seconds!
A fantastic flavor combo: The combo of juicy grapes and rich, sweet, and tangy filling creates a refreshing bite every time. It’s a unique twist on fruit salad that always surprises people in the best way!

Ingredients Needed for Grape Salad

Ingredient quantities for this easy grape fruit salad recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Seedless red grapes
Seedless green grapes
Cream cheese
Sour cream (or vanilla Greek yogurt)
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Chopped pecans
Cinnamon (optional)

How To Make Grape Salad (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Start by washing and drying your grapes.

overhead view of green and red grapes in a blue strainer basket ready to be washed

Then, remove the grapes from the stems and mix the two varieties together.

overhead view of washed grapes in steel mixing bowl

To a large bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), sugar, and vanilla.

overhead view of cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and sugar ready to be mixed in a glass mixing bowl

Using a hand mixer, mix until the mixture is smooth.

overhead view of combined creamy ingredients in glass mixing bowl

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the grapes.

overhead view of cream cheese mixture added to grapes in the steel mixing bowl

Gently fold it in until everything is evenly coated.

grapes thoroughly combined with cream cheese mixture in mixing bowl

Pop the salad in the fridge and let it chill for at least an hour before serving.

Right before serving, mix together the brown sugar, chopped pecans, and optionally cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle it on top of the whole dish or over each serving.

overhead view of bowl of crushed pecans ready to be added to the grape salad

Serve and enjoy! This salad is so good, you may find yourself going back for seconds. 🍇

overhead view of grape salad in glass serving bowl topped with pecans

More Fruit Salad Recipes

Sweet Grape Salad is a delicious option year-round, especially for picnics and cookouts, and it’s also frequently served as a holiday side dish. Here are a few more fruit salads to try as summer side dishes:

The very best fruit salad you are going to ever make is refreshing as a cookout side dish, and as your go-to fruit-based summer fruit salad!
Mandarin orange jello salad makes a great summer side dish with its refreshing, creamy texture and sweet, citrusy flavors.
Ambrosia fruit salad is another classic, offering a sweet, tropical taste that’s always a hit at cookouts, parties, and family events.
Marshmallow fruit salad is a cookout favorite, thanks to its sweet taste and fluffy texture. It is beloved by all!
Make a cinnamon-spiced fall fruit salad! Bursting with fresh fruit and warm, cozy spices, it’s a great Christmas desserts treat.

overhead view of fruit salad ready to serve with a white ladle removing one serving size — **Fruit Salad**

overhead view of mandarin orange and jello salad ready to serve in a bowl and gold spoon — **Fruit Salad**

I hope you love this cheesecake fruit salad!

How to Store Grape Salad in the Refrigerator

To keep your grape salad fresh, store it in an airtight container to lock in flavor and prevent it from drying out. Place it in the refrigerator, where it can stay delicious for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before serving to maintain its creamy texture!

How to Store Cream Cheese Grape Salad in the Freezer

Freezing grape salad is simple and helps extend its shelf life. Transfer the salad into a freezer-safe, airtight container to prevent freezer burn. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving, but note that the texture may change slightly after freezing, as freezing introduces additional moisture.

overhead view of grape salad in a serving bowl

More Summer Desserts to Enjoy

Searching for the perfect summer salads to elevate your picnic foods menu, cookout sides menu, and holiday feasts? Look no further, these crowd-pleasers are guaranteed to impress!

Make a classic summer favorite with this strawberry shortcake, featuring fresh cream and strawberries that’ll bring back childhood memories!
Try this easy, make-ahead, no-bake banana pudding recipe. It’s creamy, delicious, and always hugely popular at parties and as your go-to Memorial Day dessert and 4th of July dessert!
Impress your guests with this cheesecake fluff recipe, perfect for family gatherings, parties, or even as a festive Christmas dessert or Halloween treat. For a richer version, check out the indulgent brownie cheesecake fluff.
If you’re craving something rich and sweet, this cherry no-bake cheesecake is creamy, delicious, and always a hit.
For a refreshing dessert, try the no-bake key lime cheesecake. It’s sweet, tangy, and perfectly light. No oven required!

sideview of strawberry shortcake ready to serve with a small bowl of strawberries in the background — **Strawberry Shortcake**

overhead view of banana pudding in a glass casserole dish with a portion size removed — **Strawberry Shortcake**

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Grape Salad

Servings

Course Dessert, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Western

Keyword easy, fresh, homemade

Prep Time 12

Total Time 12

Ingredients

2 lbs seedless red grapes
2 lbs seedless green grapes
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt; use vanilla Greek yogurt for a strong vanilla flavor)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
Cinnamon (optional; to taste, with topping)

Instructions

Wash and dry the grapes. Remove from stems and add to a large bowl. Mix to combine the two type of grapes.
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add cream cheese mixture to the bowl with the grapes, and fold in until the grapes are evenly coated.
Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
Just before serving, combine brown sugar and chopped pecans in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the whole dish, or on top of each individual serving.

Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.