grapesalad.pdf  

I know, it sounds weird.  And when you see the ingredients, some of them sound like a strange mix, but my Mom swore that it was wonderful and so I made it for a church function.  Well, I had so many people come up and ask me for the recipe that I thought you might enjoy it as well.  Here goes….

 Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. green grapes
• 2 lbs. red grapes
   Approximately 4 cups of each
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 8 oz. sour cream
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 ½ cups walnuts
• Brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.

2. Add grapes and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts to the cream cheese mixture.

3. Put grape mixture in a serving dish and sprinkle with the brown sugar.

4. Refrigerate overnight and then sprinkle with remaining walnuts right before serving.

I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like this refreshing salad, so you might want to consider making a double recipe!!

S

hari
 

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written by debbie moore, February 28, 2011

This is great for potlucks....To try and make it less fattening I use splenda, fat free cream cheese, and light or fat free sour cream...

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written by Shari, March 01, 2011

Thank you Debbie for the lower fat tips. I'll do it that way but I won't tell my Mom! You know....

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written by Chicagosheila1, March 06, 2011

I can't wait to make this, it looks soooo good.

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written by Bernadette, March 25, 2011

I'm going to buy the grapes today!!! THANKS AGAIN
Bernadette

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written by Shari, March 25, 2011

I had lunch with some friends the other day and they said that grapes were too expensive to make this salad so check the prices first!!

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written by Bernadette, March 25, 2011

Yes grapes are very expensive BUT grapes are such a great source of antioxydants and the skin of the grape contains resveratrol which can help to lower cholesterol, calm inflamation, has antibiotic activity, helps our bodies fight cancer and it helps to control blood pressure...so with all that said, it's worth the price, I think...I just learned all this from a health program I have been watching. All that and delicious too!!! Can't wait to get some. Thanks for your recipes

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written by Shari, March 25, 2011

Thank you for that information, Bernadette. You make me want to head out to the store right now!

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written by Brauer, April 11, 2011

Sounds yummy! I'm going to make it this weekend! Thanks Shari

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written by leelee, August 24, 2011

I can remember a recipe similar to this that my aunt made for family get-togethers. I think is only had grapes, sour-cream and brown sugar. I really liked it so I'm sure gonna try this one out. I also like it cause it's easy to find the ingredients and easy to make.

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written by Domestic Goddess, August 24, 2011

Shari I bet this salad is quite delish! I make another variation of this salad, using... 2-1/4 pounds of the seedless red & green grapes, 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, plus 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme. I omit the brown sugar and nuts all together to make the salad more kid friendly, and it's a taste preference on my part.

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written by akofs, August 24, 2011

Hi,
I had doubts about the Christmas/melted white chocolate mix and now the family can't get enough of that dessert!!! So, yes, this does sound a bit weird, but I'm on the case. I know we'll love it!
Your recipes are not 'run of the mill' and that makes them special. Thanks!

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written by Shari, August 25, 2011

Hey Everyone, thanks for commenting! I can see how removing the nuts and adding the marshmallow creme would make it a kid favorite! If any of you give it a try, let me know what you think. And remember Bernadette's comments - those grapes are sooo good for you!

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written by goose, August 25, 2011

I love to eat all the ingredients by themselves so I can only imagine how they are going to taste combined. I can't wait to fix this one . Yummy!!
Thanks for the recipe

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written by Trina, August 25, 2011

Sounds great, Can't wait to give this one a try
Thanks for the recipe.I will be sure to let you know what my family
and friends think.

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written by Jiji, June 06, 2012

Sounds delicious, but I can't eat raw walnuts. Can they be toasted first or can almonds or another nut be used instead?

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