January 19, 2009

Simple Grape Salad

When it comes to food- I want simplicity. Sometimes we get bogged down by fancy recipes with extravagant spices and ingredients, that we loose the true taste of the food.

That’s why I enjoy this recipe so much. It’s my mother’s recipe for a simple grape salad (that I served for Christmas dinner). The key to a this recipe is ensuring the grapes are ripe and tasty. Plus, I only use Missouri Northern Pecans because they are sweet and small (you can find them in most all grocery stores.)

Simple Grape Salad
By My Mother


2 ½ lbs. grapes
1 (8oz.) cream cheese, room temp.
1 tsp. vanilla
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in sour cream and add to grapes. Mix brown sugar and nuts together and sprinkle over grapes.

3 comments:

Josh, Molly, Makayla & Allison said...

Made this last night and my girls love it! Thanks Lane

McKenzie said...

I had this at a wedding shower for Lesley - SO good!

Umm . . what's with the new label?

Lane said...

What new label???

Oh, you mean the pregnancy one? I'm just started a cookbook for preganant women that focuses on eating local and healthy. This why I can record easier.