CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

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This is a very heart-healthy and tasty dish and easy to prepare. Perfect for a pot-luck dinner or as a side dish at home. It makes 12 servings but can easily be halved. Or it could just be six large servings! Recipe & photo: eatingwell.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

CANDIED WALNUTS:
1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 tsp water
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 pinch salt
GRAPE SALAD:
1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), at room temperature
3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 c seedless grapes, preferably red and green (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare walnuts: Line a small baking pan with parchment paper or foil; coat with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Toss walnuts in a bowl with water. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt; toss to coat well. Transfer to the prepared pan. Bake until the sugar is melted and the nuts are barely starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool in the pan until the sugar hardens, about 6 minutes.
  • 3. To prepare salad: Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, honey and vanilla in a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a large bowl. Add grapes and stir gently to combine.
  • 4. Transfer to a serving dish and crumble the candied walnuts on top just before serving.
  • 5. NOTE: You may store the candied walnuts at room temperature for up to 8 hours. You may store the salad in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 8 hours. Top with the walnuts just before serving.

Wysdom Beasley
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Marcia Kersten
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grapes or creamy salads.


Baller Gee
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The candied walnuts add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad.


Shahab Raziq
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The grapes in this salad are so refreshing and juicy.


Jeshaiah Spencer
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This salad is a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ibrahim Uthman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Lynn DeAnda
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapes.


samuel leglessjoekeery
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Hamza Gull
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This salad is also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Thembisie Hlongwane
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The creamy dressing is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the grapes and walnuts.


Abdullah zahid
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


junid Boos
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad.


Wandile Leon Helebe
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The candied walnuts are the perfect finishing touch to this salad. They add a bit of sweetness and crunch that really takes it to the next level.


Fleming Hunjra
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and refreshing flavor.


Burnalise Spandiel
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this salad without any problems.


James1 X
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This creamy grape salad with candied walnuts is a delightful treat that I had the pleasure of making recently. The combination of sweet grapes, creamy dressing, and crunchy walnuts creates a symphony of flavors and textures that is simply irresistibl