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I’ve got a sweet and refreshing treat for you today. Trisha Yearwood’s famous Creamy Grape Salad has been lightened up to make it more Weight Watchers friendly — without losing any of its creamy charm.
This simple, no-cook dessert salad is cool, creamy, and satisfying. It’s perfect for potlucks, summer cookouts, or when you want a fruity dessert that feels indulgent but still fits into your points budget.
When I first heard about this salad, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. Grapes with a creamy dressing? But one bite convinced me — it’s light, refreshing, and just sweet enough to be dessert. Bring this dish to your next picnic and watch it disappear in minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Creamy Grape Salad
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Tastes even better after chilling a few hours.
- WW Friendly Dessert – Sweet and satisfying without blowing your points.
- Quick & Easy – Just mix, chill, and sprinkle with toppings.
- Great for Gatherings – Simple to double or triple for potlucks or holidays.
- Customizable – Works with red or green grapes (or other fruits).
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Creamy Grape Salad?
According to my calculations each 1-cup serving has 247 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Tip: Nuts add richness but also increase the points. If you leave them out, each serving drops to about 2 WW Points.
Ingredients
- Red seedless grapes – Sweet, juicy, and refreshing. Use all red if you like, or substitute with strawberries or blueberries.
- Green seedless grapes – Add tartness and color contrast. Can be swapped with chopped apples or pears.
- Light cream cheese – Softened for easy mixing. Neufchâtel is a good substitute.
- Plain fat-free Greek yogurt – Creamy and tangy. Low-fat sour cream or regular yogurt also work.
- Granulated sweetener blend – Truvia Baking Blend (affiliate link) works well, but any sugar substitute (or sugar itself) will do.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances the sweetness. Almond extract is a fun variation.
- Brown sugar – Sprinkled on top for caramel flavor. Can be swapped with coconut sugar or omitted.
- Chopped nuts – Walnuts or pecans add crunch. Use sliced almonds or skip for fewer points.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients and Utensils:
- chef’s knife (affiliate link)
- cutting board (affiliate link)
- assorted bowls (affiliate link) and measuring cups
Step 2: Prepare your Ingredients
Wash the grapes and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Put the dry grapes in a bowl or baking dish. (You can either slice them in half or leave them whole – your choice!)
Step 2 – Make the creamy dressing
Beat together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3 – Combine
Pour the dressing over the grapes and stir gently until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours.
Step 4: Finish and Serve
Just before serving, sprinkle with the brown sugar and pecans. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Be sure grapes are fully dry before mixing — extra water will thin the dressing.
- Halving grapes makes scooping easier at potlucks, but whole grapes save prep time.
- Swap grapes for apples, strawberries, blueberries, or even pineapple for variety.
- Chill before serving — it tastes best after resting a few hours.
- For lower points, skip the nuts or sprinkle just a few on top.
- For a fun twist, top with mini chocolate chips instead of nuts for a kid-friendly version.
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Trisha Yearwood Creamy Grape Salad Dessert Made Lighter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green seedless grapes
- 1 pound red seedless grapes
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Truvia baking blend (affiliate link) (or sweetener of choice0
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Wash the grapes and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Put the dry grapes in a bowl or baking dish. (You can slice them in half or leave them whole. It’s totally up to you. I’ve done it both ways with good results.)
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt, cream cheese, Truvia (affiliate link) and vanilla. Mix well using an electric mixer (affiliate link). Pour this mixture over the grapes and toss together until all the grapes are coated.
- Chill salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with the brown sugar and pecans.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) 1/2 a cup of walnuts or pecans has 12 WW Points so if you omit them, each serving of this creamy grape salad dessert will have just 2 WW Points. Traditional grape salad recipes, including Trisha Yearwood’s, are loaded with sugar and fat, but we made this creamy grape dessert salad recipe healthier by using less reduced-fat cream cheese instead of full-fat cream cheese, substituting plain fat-free Greek yogurt for sour cream, and using Truvia (affiliate link) baking blend instead of sugar and less brown sugar. I used a combination of red and green seedless grapes, but you could use all of one kind or the other. If you don’t have grapes you can easily substitute other fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries and even apples. The possibilities are endless!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Adapted from Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood (affiliate link)
FAQs
Can I make creamy grape salad ahead of time?
Yes! It’s even better after chilling. Just add the brown sugar and nuts right before serving.
How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving again.
What other fruits can I use?
Chopped apples, strawberries, blueberries, or pineapple chunks all work well.
Can I make this without nuts?
Absolutely. Omitting nuts lowers the points and makes the salad allergy-friendly. For crunch, try sliced apples or granola just before serving.
How can I lighten it even more?
Stick with fat-free Greek yogurt and a sugar substitute. You can also reduce the cream cheese slightly.
More Healthy Fruit Salad Recipes You Might Also Like
- Weight Watchers Fruit Salad with Peaches & Watermelon – Refreshing and naturally sweet (affiliate link), perfect for summer.
- Easy Healthy Fall Fruit & Grain Salad – A hearty fruit-and-grain combo for cooler days.
- Easy Apple Yogurt Bowl Parfaits – A simple layered parfait that feels like dessert.
- Creamy ‘n Crunchy Peach Salad – Juicy peaches in a light, creamy, crunchy salad.
- Broccoli Salad with Grapes – Crisp broccoli and sweet grapes in a creamy dressing.
This is so good and really refreshing for the summer.?(But good anytime of the year.
Is there anyway you could add carbs/fiber/sugars to the nutrient listings? I’m pre-diabetic and I’m working really hard to watch my sugars. Thank you so much!
I felt the same way you did Martha, I really wasn’t sure I would like this but after trying it I LOVED IT!!!! Thanks for all the work you do for us,
This looks yummy …how would the Freestyle points change if the nuts are omitted ??? thanks !!
Hi Doris, This recipe becomes 2 Freestyle Points per serving when the nuts are omitted. – Martha
There is a picture showing the grapes cut in half in a measuring cup. However, I don’t see cutting the grapes in half mentioned anywhere in the recipe. Are the grapes supposed to be cut in half? Looks like a great recipe that I’d like to try.
Hi Jan, You can either leave them whole or slice in half. It’s up to you. I have updated the recipe to reflect this. -Martha