Sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and vanilla bean sour cream are combined in this unexpected and delicious creamy grape salad. My boys went nuts over this the first time I made it and I couldn’t stop eating bites of it myself.

I’ve made this simple grape salad with pecans countless times now and my youngest son still can’t get enough of it. Every time he sees grapes in the store or in our refrigerator, he asks if we can make “the really good grape salad” again. How could I ever say no to that?

Creamy Grape Salad

There’s no big secret here. Just tasty fresh grapes and pecans covered in creamy, tangy, very lightly sweetened sour cream. Sometimes the simplest recipes really are the best!

This is a popular dish to bring to gatherings with friends, but it’s also great served with a sandwich or wrap for an easy family lunch.

Grape Salad with Pecans

Salads with grapes are classic potluck and party dishes. If you’ve never tasted one, this recipe is the perfect one to make first.

Or, if your experiences with grape salad call to mind overly sweetened, gloppy dishes at family reunions or work picnics, I promise you this particular grape salad recipe is so good it will have you scraping the bowl and going back to the buffet table for seconds.

The pecans in this recipe add great texture and crunch to the salad. As far as I’m concerned, they aren’t optional. If you really dislike pecans, slivered or sliced almonds will also work, though they are not my first choice.

I’d suggest swapping in walnuts before almonds, but in my experience, if someone is averse to pecans, they almost never enjoy walnuts. Just use whatever nut you like best for crunch here, if you don’t care to include the pecans.

Grape Salad Recipe Without Cream Cheese

This grape salad is NOT your average potluck dish. The recipe features a lightly sweetened sour cream dressing and I’m happy to say that this salad trumps any other grape salads I’ve tasted.

Years ago, we made versions of this salad with cool whip or vanilla pudding. They were fine but nothing spectacular so I wasn’t in any rush to make them again.

I’ve also tasted grape salads made with yogurt or cream cheese dressings. Again, they tasted okay but didn’t leave any big impression. I could take them or leave them, really.

Sour Cream Grape Salad

Then, I discovered lightly sweetened sour cream. Several years ago, I made these Layered Lemon Cheesecake and tasted sweetened sour cream for the first time. I was impressed by the difference a tiny sprinkling of sugar made in the typically tangy (and sour) cream.

If you haven’t tried lightly sweetened sour cream before, you’re in for a fun treat. I have served this salad to several people who were shocked that the creamy dressing was simply sour cream.

Sour cream with just a to

Sharing the details on Organifi and my favorite products! Because I love the brand so much, I partner with them as an affiliate. It gives you a discount and gives me a small kickback if you decide to place an order! You can use FITNESSISTA here for 20% off. 

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning! One of my favorite morning rituals is to drink a glass of Organifi Green juice or AG1 and then head into the day.

For today’s blog post, I wanted to share more about Organifi and the products I love from their line. I’ve been using Organifi for years, but I know that it can be a little intimidating to sort through everything and decide which one to try first. I found out about Organifi from Shawn at the Model Health Show (my #1 all-time favorite podcast) and was 100% influenced. If he was using it, I wanted to try it. I used his discount code and never looked back! I started with the classic green juice and have evolved into red juice, Harmony, protein powders, and their immune support. I’ve also tried a couple of their supplements.

Organifi is dedicated to using organic and natural ingredients sourced from around the world, and prioritize transparency, ensuring that each product is free from artificial additives, fillers, and GMOs. Additionally, Organifi takes sustainability seriously, using eco-friendly packaging and supporting fair-trade practices. Beyond their exceptional products, Organifi fosters a vibrant community, offering education, inspiration, and support on their website and social media platforms.

Organifi Product Review

Since I’ve tried their products, I’ve noticed a few different benefits: from less eventful cycles, to higher energy, and immune support while traveling. I’m going to break down all of my favorites in this blog post, including prices and how they compare to some similar brands on the market.

Crisp bacon and lettuce, tart tomatoes, creamy hard-boiled eggs, and jalapenos combine to create this creamy, slightly spicy Jalapeno BLT Pasta Salad.

BLT Pasta Salad

Why make another version of the already popular BLT Pasta Salad? Because that recipe became even more delicious when I made it with added eggs and jalapenos! I immediately wanted to share it with you.

And let me tell you, adding creamy eggs to this pasta salad adds a whole new dimension of flavor. With some spicy jalapenos in the mix too, the recipe has become another favorite for the whole family.

BLT with Egg

BLT sandwiches and eggs are a match made in heaven. Ever since I first bit into a warm egg on a crunchy, hot and cold BLT sandwich, I was sold on BLT + Egg combination.

The egg in this recipe contributes texture and depth to the pasta salad and the added fat and flavor make it even heartier as a meal. This is a pasta salad I could very happily make on a weekly basis.

Pasta Salad with Lettuce

Have you tried a pasta salad with lettuce? If not, you’re in for a treat. A little bit of lettuce adds terrific crunch and texture, along with the juicy grape tomatoes, there is a freshness here that can’t be beaten.

I really enjoy all of these flavors together and I’m willing to bet that after you taste it, you’ll be adding some greens to a lot of new pasta salads too. This spinach pasta salad is another great example of the freshness that a handful of greens delivers.

Tangy, crunchy, slightly swe

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Summer Shape Up 2023 Grand Prize Giveaway

Summer Shape Up starts July 10th! Not only are we bringing the heat with our workouts, but the grand prize is HOT! This summer you could win a trip to Hawaii for a FREE 3 night stay for you and a friend at the beautiful Prince Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu!

Win a trip to Hawaii!

We’re talking free free– airfare, hotel, meals, & a poolside cabana! I think we can push it for 6 weeks for a chance to relax! Not to mention, you will also receive some LSF Nutrition goodies to help you continue to stay on track even after the challenge! 

And of course we want to make sure you all feel good throughout the 6 weeks so each week we’ll be giving away other amazing prizes to #teamlsf girls who are absolutely crushing it with their workouts, nutrition, and accountability groups!

How to Win

The more you participate in the challenge, the better results you’ll see AND the higher your chances of winning weekly prizes and the grand prize trip to Hawaii!

Below are just a few ways to make sure you stand out:

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We can’t wait to start this challenge with you!

The MOVE app is designed to give you the absolute BEST results when you stick to my pro

What is Summer Shape?

Summer Shape Up is a free 6 week fitness challenge starting on July 10th.

Over the 6 weeks we will have quick daily workouts (about 30 minutes a day) and follow the Shape Up Nutrition Plan to lose weight, tone our bodies and have FUN doing it!

Join Summer Shape Up 2023 HERE!

We’re all about helping you feel good faster and the quick workouts, easy healthy meals and support you’ll get from the THOUSANDS of women doing this challenge along side you will have you feeling AMAZING this summer!

Here’s what you get for FREE:

💪 One Month of Premium MOVE App access for new members

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🌸 Grand Prize trip for 2 to Hawaii for a 3 night stay @princewaikiki 

✨Weekly giveaways

🙌🏻 Accountability groups to support you

How do I get my workouts?

You’ll find your daily workouts in our app, MOVE. If you’re new to MOVE you can get a FREE MONTH to help get you started with the challenge and make sure it’s for you!

Each day you’ll have the “Daily 10” to get you warmed up, your main “Sweat Sesh” workout and a bonus move to target specific areas of your body like your abs, butt and thighs.

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