Creamy, Retro Picnic Salad

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sliced almonds, divided

One 8-ounce package (226g)cream cheese, softened

1 cup (237) plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt

1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces; 100g)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 pounds (908g) seedless green grapes (about 6 cups)

2 pounds (908g) seedless red grapes (about 6 cups)

1/2 cup packed fresh mint, chopped and divided

2 tablespoons (21g) packed dark brown sugar

Directions

In a medium skillet, toast almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until aromatic and just starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, vigorously whisk and beat the cream cheese, yogurt, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, use a handheld electric mixer to beat the ingredients.)

Gently fold in grapes, 1 cup almonds, and 1/4 cup of the mint until evenly incorporated.

Transfer grape salad to a platter. Garnish with brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup almonds, and remaining 1/4 cup mint.

Nutrition

• Calories: 288 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Sodium: 70 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 42 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 35 g
• Protein: 7 g