Grape Salad Healthier Version
Light, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Grape Salad Healthier Version is a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with the natural sweetness of red and green seedless grapes, this recipe swaps out heavy ingredients for wholesome alternatives like plain non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese, creating a velvety dressing that’s lightly sweetened with honey and a hint of vanilla. A crunchy topping of chopped pecans or walnuts adds nutty richness, while optional rolled oats provide a delightful texture boost. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is the perfect healthy snack, side dish, or dessert. Serve it chilled and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and crunchy goodness! Keywords: healthy grape salad, light grape salad recipe, creamy fruit salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups red seedless grapes
- 3 cups green seedless grapes
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
Wash both the red and green grapes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry using a clean towel or paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain non-fat Greek yogurt, softened low-fat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add the grapes to the bowl and gently fold them into the dressing mixture using a spatula until they are evenly coated.
If desired, sprinkle in the rolled oats for added texture and mix gently to distribute.
Transfer the grape salad to a serving dish or bowl. Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the top as a crunchy topping.
Chill the grape salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy this lightened-up version of grape salad as a refreshing and healthy snack, side dish, or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 873 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2842 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
