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creamy grape salad with candied walnuts

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

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

(1 rating)
yield 12 (1/2 cup each)
prep time 20 Min
method Food Processor

Ingredients For creamy grape salad with candied walnuts

  • 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)

How To Make creamy grape salad with candied walnuts

  • 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.
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