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Chicken Salad Chick's Perfect Grape Salad Recipe
Emily

Chicken Salad Chick's Perfect Grape Salad Recipe

A vibrant dairy-rich grape salad with tangy cream cheese, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans. Tangy, sweet, and balanced, this no-cook salad is perfect for picnics and warm-weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Chef’s Table
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream, full-fat
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (substitute alcohol-free alternative if needed)
  • 2 lbs green grapes, skin on
  • 2 lbs red grapes
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, light or dark (honey may substitute)
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted or pre-chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk cream cheese until smooth in a medium bowl
  2. Add sour cream and sugar; beat with an electric mixer until fully incorporated
  3. Add vanilla; blend until glossy
  4. Drain grapes and add to a large bowl
  5. Gently fold in cream cheese mixture using a spatula
  6. Marinate at room temperature for refrigeration readiness
  7. Refrigerate salad 30 minutes before serving
  8. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before garnishing

Notes

Chill bowl for firmer texture
Substitute vanilla extract with non-alcoholic maple extract if avoiding alcohol
Use gluten-free granola in red grape mix if desired
Allergy-friendly: omit pecans or use sunflower seeds
Best served chilled for 24 hours to meld flavors