Grape Salad Ambrosia - Grape Salad Recipe

Recipe Type: Salad and Salad Dressing, Grapes

Yields: makes a large salad

Prep time: 20 min

Ingredients:

2 to 3 pounds seedless red grapes*

4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature or softened

1/2 cup non-fat or low-fat vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup coarsely-chopped pecans**

Juice of 1/2 lime

Fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn (to taste)

Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

* May use a combination of red and green grapes, as it looks beautiful!

** You may substitute your favorite nuts.

Preparation:

Wash, stem, and dry grapes; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the grapes, pecans, and chopped mint leaves, stirring to combine.

NOTE: Depending on how many grapes you use in this salad, will determine how much of the dressing you will need. Start by adding 1/2 of the dressing and combine. Add more dressing if needed or desired (your choice).

I used a mixture of green and black seedless grapes with less dressing used.	I used just red seedless grapes with more dressing used.

Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerator for about 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Before serving, garnish with fresh mint sprigs (if desired).

Makes a large salad.