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    Creamy Grape Salad with Almonds

    Mar 29, 2010 · Modified: Nov 26, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Creamy Grape Salad with Almonds - Andrea Meyers

    One of my favorite childhood memories is creamy fruit salads made with various combinations of grapes, cherries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, or apples, sometimes with crunchy nuts mixed in. The creamy part also varied, often made with sour cream and cream cheese or whipped topping, but all were sweet and sometimes tasted more like dessert than a dinner side dish. As far as my sweet tooth and I were concerned, creamy fruit salads were as good as it gets.

    Don’t judge me.

    Mom still makes one or two when we come to visit, and if my brothers and sister are present we inevitably go off on a nostalgic romp of our favorite childhood dishes. This week Mom served a classic grape salad during our visit, lightened up using less sugar. My version uses low-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and I even tried mixing in some dill which added bright flavor. Some versions of this salad use both granulated and brown sugar, almost ¾ cup total. Mom cut it back drastically, and we still enjoyed the sweetness without giving us a sweet toothache.

    Recipe Notes

    Use stevia in place of the sugar, though amounts will vary based on the type of stevia you use. For pure stevia powder, start with a pinch and add to taste. Adjust according to the type of stevia you choose, as some forms are more potent than others. You can also use a few drops of liquid stevia, which I buy from Trader Joe's.

    [Updated January 18, 2011.]

    Creamy Grape Salad with Almonds - Andrea Meyers
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    Creamy Grape Salad with Almonds

    Adapted from a member of the Lexington County Master Gardeners, Columbia, SC.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Refrigeration Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: almonds, cream cheese, grapes, yogurt
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 238kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • 10-cup bowl
    • hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces light cream cheese (softened)
    • 8 ounces low-fat Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 pounds seedless white grapes (rinsed and drained)
    • 2 pounds seedless red grapes (rinsed and drained)
    • ½ cup sliced almonds (or pecans or glazed pecans)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • Using the hand mixer, mix together the softened light cream cheese, low-fat Greek yogurt, and sugar. Fold in the grapes and the sliced almonds and sprinkle a few on top for garnish. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sharlene Thomas says

      March 30, 2010 at 3:33 pm

      Oh, great! Just in time for getting it right by picnic times! Thanks for sharing.

    2. Diana's Cocina says

      March 31, 2010 at 10:33 am

      This looks wonderful.

    3. tasteofbeirut says

      April 01, 2010 at 10:12 am

      I had a friend a Texan-born who used to make this salad with cream and I loved it! I like your version though it is healthier to eat! Thanks!

    4. Chelsea says

      August 25, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      I've never had anything like this before, but I love the sound of it!! I love trying new things and am always on the hunt for unique and delicious recipes. So happy I stumbled upon your blog!

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