Apple, Grape, and Pecan Salad

 

I recently was a Judge at a BBQ cookoff and the contestants were allowed to serve side dishes along with their pork entries.  One plate had a delicious side salad with apples and grapes with an out of this world dressing.  

I made it a mission to try to duplicate the salad and with the addition of pecans, I am well pleased with my version.  

This salad could be served alongside a light lunch or even as a dessert.  It's that good!

Feel free to double the ingredients if you'd like and also to use a mixture of red/green grapes.  

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

6-8 oz. sour cream

1/4 cup white sugar

1 t. pure vanilla

1 large Red Delicious apple

1 large Granny Smith apple

2 cups halved seedless red or green grapes or a mixture of both

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

1 - 2 t. light brown sugar

In a medium mixing bowl, using a hand mixture on medium speed, blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

In a large mixing bowl, add the fruit, pour the dressing over, and gently stir to combine.  Add about 3/4 of the pecans and stir.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.  At that time, sprinkle the remaining pecans and light brown sugar on top.

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