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Grape Salad

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Servings 8 servings
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes

Our classic Grape Salad is packed with flavor and a must-try salad that is easy to assemble with simple ingredients blended in a creamy dressing.

A white bowl with a classic grape salad with grapes, marshmallows and pecans.

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Why you'll love this recipe

  • No Cook: No cooking needed for this easy Grape Salad.
  • Perfect for a Crowd: This grape salad is affordable and great for feeding a crowd.
  • Make Ahead: A great salad to make ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, and game day.

A good cold vintage salad is always loved. Some favorites are our Watergate Salad, Orange Fluff Salad, and Cherry Fluff Salad.

Ingredient List

Ingredients with text overlay to make a grape salad.
  • whipped topping
  • powdered sugar
  • lemon juice
  • cream cheese
  • green grapes
  • bananas
  • can, pineapple chunks
  • can, mandarin oranges
  • mini marshmallows
  • coconut flakes
  • chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • can opener
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

A glass mixing bowl with cream cheese, confectioners sugar,
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add whipped topping, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and cream cheese.
A glass mixing bowl with cream cheese and whipped topping in the bowl.
  1. Blend the ingredients.
A white bowl with chopped fruit to make grape salad.
  1. Add the fruit to the bowl.
A white mixing bowl with whipped topping, cream cheese, fruit, and grapes to make a classic grape salad recipe.
  1. Mix to combine all the ingredients.
A white bowl with grapes, marshmallows, and mandarin oranges in a cream cheese dressing.

Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips

Storage - Grape salad is best eaten the day it is made. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days.

A white bowl of grapes and pecans in a creamy dressing.

Eileen's Tips for Success

  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it blends well for a smooth salad dressing.
  • Keep the grape salad in the refrigerator until serving.

Variations

Want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.

  • Sour Cream: Greek yogurt can be used.
  • Pecans: Try walnuts or almonds.
  • Chocolate: Add semi-sweet chocolate morsels to the salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I quickly soften cream cheese?

Remove the cream cheese from the wrapper. Place in a microwave-safe dish or bowl. Microwave at 6-second intervals until soft.

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An overhead view of a classic grape salad in a creamy dressing with pecans on top.
Eileen Murphy Kelly

Easy Grape Salad

Our Grape Salad is a classic salad that will be a hit with everyone. Fruit and mini-marshmallows have a whipped cream cheese dressing that comes together in 10 minutes. It's perfect for any day, great for summer parties, family get-togethers, and potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 696
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups green grapes (cut in half)
  • 3 large bananas (sliced thin)
  • 1(20) ounce can, pineapple chunks (drained)
  • 1 ½ cups can, mandarin oranges
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces whipped topping, 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar, 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, and 8 ounces cream cheese. Use a hand mixer with beaters attached and beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed, until ingredients are well combined and smooth.
  2. To the cream cheese mixture, mix in 2 cups green grapes (cut in half), 3 large bananas (sliced thin), 1(20) ounce can, pineapple chunks (drained), 1 ½ cups can, mandarin oranges, 3 cups mini marshmallows, 1 cup coconut flakes. Mix until everything is combined and well coated.
  3. Place in a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 119gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 989mgFiber: 10gSugar: 99gVitamin A: 1141IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above for important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
 
I'm not a registered dietitian, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. 
 
 

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