Creamy Vanilla Grape & Apple Salad

Creamy Vanilla Grape and Apple Salad with Cranberries and Pecans – a delicious side dish for the Fall season.  Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and other holidays!  Gluten free recipe.

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 8 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Salad:

  • 1 pound red grapes seedless
  • 1 pound green grapes seedless
  • 3 red apples sweet, cored and diced
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans + extra
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions 

Dressing

  • In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, blend the ingredients for about 2 minutes or until nice and smooth.

Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the grapes, diced apples, chopped pecans, and cranberries. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. When you are ready to serve, top with extra chopped pecans and a small amount of brown sugar (if desired).

Nutrition

Nutrition InformationCreamy Vanilla Grape & Apple SaladAmount per ServingCalories324% Daily Value*Fat 17g26%Saturated Fat 7g44%Cholesterol 36mg12%Sodium 96mg4%Potassium 339mg10%Carbohydrates 42g14%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 36g40%Protein 3g6%Vitamin A 535IU11%Vitamin C 5.6mg7%Calcium 74mg7%Iron 0.8mg4%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.