Creamy Grape Salad + VIDEO (Copycat Chicken Salad Chick recipe!) (2024)

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This grape salad is a copycat recipe of Chicken Salad Chick's side dish. This is the BEST creamy grape salad with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping.

You are in for a treat with this copycat recipe of Chicken Salad Chick's Grape Salad! We've tested this recipe many times and think this is the BEST! If you like grape salad, you may want to also try our citrus fruit salad or glazed fruit salad recipes.

What is Grape Salad?

Grape salad is simply green and red grapes mixed into a sweet cream cheese icing and topped with brown sugar and pecans. It's a side dish or a dessert!

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Recipe

Aside from serving delicious variations of chicken salad, Chicken Salad Chick's most popular side dish is grape salad. When I was ordering, I couldn't believe the description -- "Red & green seedless grapes covered in a sweet cream cheese mixture, topped with brown sugar & crushed pecans." Say what!?

It sounded too weird to be good, but the individual taking my order insisted I give it a try. So I did, and I'm so glad! The creamy dressing mixed with the grapes, and then topped with brown sugar and pecans is a perfect combination!

Recipe Tested

I loved Chicken Salad Chick's grape salad so much I just had to leave a few bites for Ben -- because I knew he wouldn't believe me based on the description only. He had to try it for himself!

As I had predicted, he loved it, too. He immediately asked me to recreate the recipe so we could enjoy it more often at home. I scoured the internet and combined a few recipes and tips I found, then tested many times, to come up with what I think are the perfect measurements for a copycat recipe.

Ingredients

(full printable recipe at end of this post)

I like to focus on recipes with easy and accessible ingredients right from the grocery store or already in your pantry. Below are the ingredients that make up grape salad.

  • Cream cheese (8 oz.)
  • Granulated sugar (½ cup)
  • Brown sugar (½ cup)
  • Sour Cream (8 oz.)
  • Vanilla extract (3 tsp)
  • Red and green grapes (2 lb. of each)
  • Pecans (½ cup, chopped)

As you can see, these are all very basic ingredients that when combined create such explosive flavor!

How to Make Grape Salad

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the step-by-step instructions and video on how to make this creamy salad. The general steps are as follows:

  1. Mix softened cream cheese, white sugar, sour cream and vanilla with an electric mixer.
  2. Stir in the grapes with a rubber spatula and refrigerate.
  3. When ready to serve, top with brown sugar and pecans.

That's it! Easy right?

I sometimes serve this in a bowl and other times in a 9x13 dish so the topping can be spread among a larger area of the grapes. Either way is just as great! I saw a photo on Pinterest that one of my readers served her grape salad in a trifle bowl!

Grape Salad Recipe with Yogurt

If you are not a fan of sour cream, you can substitute Greek yogurt instead. Sub with the same amount.

Miniature Candy Bars

Another fun idea is to add bite sized candy bars to this grape salad! I recommend Snickers. You can chop up a full size bar into bite sized pieces to be more cost effective.

More Creamy Salad Recipes

  • Snickers Taffy Apple Salad
  • Strawberry Jell-O Fluff Salad
  • Glazed Fruit Salad

Made this recipe? Leave a star rating and tag me on Instagram @seededtable so I can see. I love hearing from you!

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Creamy Grape Salad + VIDEO (Copycat Chicken Salad Chick recipe!) (5)

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4.75 from 64 votes

Creamy Grape Salad

This grape salad is a copycat recipe of Chicken Salad Chick's Grape Salad side dish. This is the BEST creamy grape salad with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Chill Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Copycat Chicken Salad Chick's Grape Salad recipe, easy grape salad, Grape Salad, grape salad recipe

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese , at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 lb red seedless grapes , washed and dried
  • 2 lb green seedless grapes , washed and dried
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup pecans , chopped

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla and beat again until light and creamy.

  • Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold the grapes into the bowl of cream cheese mixture.Cover and chill until ready to serve.Right before serving, transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.

Video

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily halved for a smaller crowd.
  • Use less cream cheese and sour cream if you'd like it less creamy.
  • Nutrition information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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Creamy Grape Salad + VIDEO (Copycat Chicken Salad Chick recipe!) (2024)

FAQs

Does chicken salad Chick use cream cheese? ›

Grape Salad

Red & white seedless grapes covered in a sweet cream cheese mixture, topped with brown sugar & crushed pecans.

What is chicken salad chick chicken salad made of? ›

Classic Carol

All white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, & our secret seasoning.

Does chicken salad Chick use mayonnaise? ›

When our Original Chick, Stacy, set out in search of the perfect chicken salad, she found that the only two key components anyone could agree on were chicken and mayonnaise. From there, she developed recipes to please every palate, everything from the traditional to the savory, fruity, and spicy.

What is chicken salad sauce made of? ›

Instructions
  1. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper.
  2. To the dressing, add the chicken, scallions, celery, dill, and parsley. ...
  3. Note: Poached chicken, leftover grilled chicken, or roasted/rotisserie chicken all work well for this recipe.
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What kind of bread does chicken salad chick use? ›

Our delicious breads are available to go: by the slice or loaf. Options include White, Wheatberry & Croissants. Availability varies by location.

Why did Chick Fil A get rid of chicken salad? ›

Speaking with Today, a representative for Chick-fil-A stated, "We know that many of our customers loved our Chicken Salad, but we have also heard from guests that they are looking for new tastes and fresh flavors on the menu in our restaurants." The desire for novel flavors seems a bit overstated, considering that ...

What does chicken salad Chick give you on your birthday? ›

Plus, as a Craving Credits member, you'll receive an Original Chick meal on your birthday—no charge! It's just one of the ways we spread joy.

How long will chicken salad chick last in the fridge? ›

The short answer is to store chicken salad in a sealed container in the fridge or cooler for no more than four days.

What is the ingredients of chicken salad? ›

Classic Chicken Salad Ingredients

Mayonnaise: I use light mayo to reduce the calories, but feel free to use your favorite mayo. Celery: Chop celery for some crunch and veggies. Red Onion: Swap red onion for scallions or chives. Chicken Broth: If the chicken salad is a little dry, stir in two tablespoons of broth.

What is the southwest senorita at chicken salad chick? ›

Chicken Salad Chicken released Southwest Senorita, which it calls a fiesta of flavor with the perfect combination of chipotle and bell peppers, roasted corn, and sun-dried tomatoes. Customers can order the flavor at 220 restaurants in 17 states.

Why is my chicken salad so bland? ›

How to make chicken salad taste better. The secret ingredient you should be adding to your chicken salad is pickle juice (via Cookies and Cups). You can (and should) add chopped pickles for extra tang and crunch, but if you like to keep things simple, just a splash or two of the pickle juice will do.

Why do people put grapes in chicken salad? ›

While you don't have to incorporate grapes to make your dish a true chicken salad, there are plenty of reasons to do so. Amidst tender, creamy, and crunchy ingredients, quartered grapes provide the perfect burst of juicy sweetness in your mouth that you just can't get from, say, dried cranberries.

Why do you cut grapes in half? ›

How long are grapes a choking hazard? It's best to cut up grapes for children up to five, as they have small airways that can easily be blocked by a grape. But primary school children may still have small airways, though they're better at chewing and swallowing.

How many grapes should a chicken eat? ›

How many grapes can chickens eat? Just like with most things, moderation is best. Use grapes as an occasional treat (no more than a few grapes per chicken) and keep the bulk of their diet limited to a balanced feed, foraged greens, and bugs.

What is pimento cheese at Chicken Salad Chick? ›

A blend of freshly grated sharp cheddar & pepper jack cheeses combined with just a smidge of our creamy house dressing.

Is cream cheese good for chickens? ›

Dairy. We do not recommend feeding your flock dairy scraps, including milk, cheese and yogurt. Chickens tend to be lactose intolerant, which means their bodies have difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar present in milk and dairy products.

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