Best Creamy Grape Salad With Candied Walnuts Recipes

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CREAMY GRAPE SALAD



Creamy Grape Salad image

Everyone raves when I bring this refreshing, creamy grape salad to potlucks. For a special finishing touch, sprinkle it with brown sugar and pecans. -Marge Elling, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 pounds seedless red grapes
2 pounds seedless green grapes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until blended. Add grapes and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS image

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.

GRAPE AND CANDIED WALNUT SALAD



Grape and Candied Walnut Salad image

Sweet grapes, candied walnuts, crisp greens, and nutty cheese are combined to make one of our favorite salads.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
8 cups baby spinach or spring mix greens
2 cups red grapes (sliced in half)
1/2 cup candied walnuts (see below)
1-2 ounces pecorino romano cheese (shaved into slivers)
1/4 cup Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
CANDIED WALNUT INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups walnuts (roughly broken into small-ish pieces)

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE SALAD:
  • Combine the greens, grapes, walnuts, and cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle lightly with dressing, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
  • TO MAKE CANDIED WALNUTS:
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan (not a non-stick variety), heat the water and sugar to boiling. When the sugar dissolves and the syrup reaches a boil, add the walnuts. Stir to coat and continue cooking over high heat until syrup is dissolved into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts.
  • Once the syrup is dissolved, pour out the candied nuts onto a silicone mat or parchment lined baking sheet. Work quickly to separate the nuts, using a couple of forks. They will be VERY hot. (Try not to burn your fingertips!) Let them cool completely before storing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 kcal, Carbohydrate 98 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 199 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 91 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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