Creamy Apple Grape Salad Recipe

Creamy Apple Grape Salad

Serves: 8–10 as a side
Prep: 15 min
Chill: 1+ hour

Ingredients

Fruit Base

• 4 medium crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)

• 3 cups (450 g) red or green seedless grapes (or mix)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (for apples)

Creamy Dressing

• 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (120 g) sour cream

• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)

• ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

Topping

• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar (light or dark)

• ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Optional Add-ins

• ½ cup mini marshmallows (for fruit salad flair)

• ¼ cup shredded coconut (toasted or untoasted)

• ½ cup halved maraschino cherries

Method

1. Prep the Fruit

• Wash grapes and pat completely dry.

• Core and chop apples into ½-inch bite-sized pieces (leave skin on for color and crunch).

• Toss apple pieces with lemon juice to prevent browning.

2. Make the Creamy Dressing

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.

• Add sour cream, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until well combined and creamy.

3. Combine

• Add apples and grapes to the dressing. Fold gently until evenly coated.

• Fold in optional marshmallows, coconut, or cherries if using.

4. Chill

• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight). This allows flavors to meld and dressing to thicken slightly.

5. Add Topping & Serve

• Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans on top.

• Stir gently or leave as a crunchy topping layer.

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