Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad Recipe
This Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad combines fresh grapes, cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and pecans for a sweet side dish.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Serving bowl
- Knife and cutting board (if halving grapes)
Ingredients
- 4 cups red seedless grapes washed and dried
- 4 cups green seedless grapes washed and dried
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar for topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Optional additions:
- Pinch of salt to balance sweetness
- Extra pecans for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Grapes
- Wash the grapes thoroughly and dry them completely using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. If your grapes are large, you can halve them. I personally love leaving them whole for that juicy pop.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Base
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. This step is important — you want zero lumps.
- Add the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat again until silky and well combined.
- Taste it. It should be lightly sweet and slightly tangy.
Step 3: Fold in the Grapes
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the grapes into the cream mixture. Make sure every grape is coated evenly without crushing them.
Step 4: Add the Topping
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top. Then add the chopped pecans.
Step 5: Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the flavors meld and allows the brown sugar to slightly soften into the creamy layer.
- Serve chilled.