Easy Grape Salad: A Fresh and Simple Fruit Salad with Grapes
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This Easy Grape Salad is a go-to fruit salad with grapes all year long. This refreshing clementine salad combines sweet grapes, juicy clementines, fresh mint, and crunchy walnuts to create something truly special that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or just a healthy side dish. The best part? It only takes about 20 minutes to make from start to finish!
Why I Love This Recipe
I first tried making this easy grape salad when I was looking for a fresh side dish to brighten up our winter meals. My family immediately fell in love with it because the honey poppyseed dressing brings all the flavors together perfectly. Now it’s become our go-to fruit salad for busy weeknights, weekend brunches, and potluck gatherings.
What makes this recipe so special is that you can find all the ingredients year-round at your local grocery store. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband John gives this fruit salad with grapes two thumbs up! That’s saying something because he usually turns his nose up at anything that doesn’t involve a big slab of meat.
Key Ingredient Notes
While you’ll find the full ingredient list in the recipe card below, I wanted to highlight a few important ingredients:
- Grapes: I like using both red and green grapes for color and slight flavor differences. Make sure they’re firm and sweet – taste one before you start!
- Clementines: These sweet little oranges peel easily and have no seeds. You can substitute regular oranges, but you’ll need to remove any seeds.
- Fresh Mint: Don’t skip the mint! It adds such a refreshing flavor. If you don’t have fresh mint, try fresh basil for a different twist.
- Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts for 5 minutes in a dry pan really brings out their flavor. You can substitute pecans or almonds if you prefer.
Pro Tips for Making Perfect Easy Grape Salad
Before you head to the recipe card, here are some helpful tips I’ve learned from making this dish many times:
- Cut grapes evenly: Halve your grapes lengthwise so they’re all about the same size. This helps the dressing coat everything evenly.
- Dry your fruit: After washing, pat the grapes dry with paper towels. Wet fruit will dilute your dressing.
- Don’t overdress: Start with just a little dressing – you can always add more! Too much will make your fruit salad with grapes soggy.
- Add nuts last: Sprinkle walnuts on individual servings to keep them crunchy. Nobody likes soggy nuts!
- Make it ahead: You can prep all the fruit up to 4 hours ahead. Just wait to add the dressing and nuts until serving time.
Serving Suggestions
This easy grape salad pairs wonderfully with Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole or Italian Sausage and Potatoes for a hearty breakfast or brunch. For a complete meal, I like to serve it alongside a Chicken Gyro or Baked Salmon for a light dinner. If you’re making this clementine salad for a party, try serving it in individual butter lettuce cups for a pretty presentation!
To serve, simply spoon the fruit salad into bowls and top each serving with chopped walnuts. Place extra dressing on the side for folks who want more.
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Storage and Leftovers
This dish will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days stored in an airtight container. The fruit may release some juice, so you might want to drain it before serving leftovers. Don’t add the walnuts to leftovers – keep them separate and add fresh ones when you serve.
If you want to prep ahead, you can cut all your fruit and store it in separate containers. Mix everything together and add the dressing just before serving. This recipe does not freeze well – the fruit texture changes too much when thawed.
Variations to Try
- Tropical Twist: Replace half the grapes with pineapple chunks for a tropical fruit salad with grapes!
- Berry Delicious: Add fresh strawberries or blueberries to make it extra colorful and antioxidant-rich.
- Citrus Lover’s: Use a mix of clementines, grapefruit segments, and orange pieces for an all-citrus version.
- Nut-Free: Skip the walnuts and add toasted coconut flakes or sunflower seeds instead.
- Cheese Please: Add small cubes of feta or fresh mozzarella balls for a sweet and savory combo.
Ready to Make It?
This easy grape salad has become one of my most treasured recipes, and I hope it becomes a favorite in your home too! The combination of sweet grapes, juicy clementines, and that amazing honey poppyseed dressing makes it stand out from other fruit salads. Please let me know in the comments if you try it and what you think! I love hearing how my recipes turn out in your kitchens.
Did you make this recipe? I’d love to hear how it turned out! Please leave a comment below, and don’t forget to rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars. Your feedback helps other readers and makes my day!
Easy Grape Salad Recipe with Clementines
Ingredients
salad
- 2 cups grapes halved, I used red and green
- 2 clementines peeled, sliced and sections separated
- 2 tbsp fresh mint finely sliced
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
dressing
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 scallion white and green parts sliced thinly (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Combine all of the salad ingredients, except the walnuts. Dress the salad very lightly with the dressing. Garnish each individual salads with walnuts before serving. Serve additional dressing on the side.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
Related Recipes You’ll Love
If you enjoy this easy grape salad, I bet you’ll also love some of my other fruit salad recipes! My Tropical Fruit Cocktail Salad uses many of the same techniques but with a tropical twist. For a fall option, try my Apple Pear Salad which uses a similar lemon poppyseed dressing. And if you’re feeding a crowd, my Orange Salad is always a hit at gatherings and potlucks!
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Originally published: January 14, 2016
Updated: December 29, 2025 with expanded tips, FAQ section, and storage information.
This salad sounds delicious and refreshing, Julie! It appears to be the perfect accompaniment to tonight’s dinner…recipe printed (check), ingredients on hand (check), goodbye boring salad that was planned (check)! Thanks for posting! 😀
Thank you Nancy! I hope you’ll pop back and let me know how it went over.
Two thumbs up, Julie! It was fabulous… I ended up tossing the fruit with baby greens (had more mouths to feed than I anticipated), It was THE perfect salad…Thank you. 🙂
Yipeee! I really appreciate you letting me know. I’ve used this dressing on lettuce too. Thank you Nancy.
This recipe looks delicious, Julie. I love how simple and easy it is to make, too. This time of year I’m always longing for the fresh produce from the market, too. Thank you for co-hosting Fiesta Friday. Have a great week
Thank you Natalie! It is definitely quick and easy and will last quite a while in the fridge. I had a great time hosting FF. It’s such a friendly bunch!
This salad is so screaming my name!! Love the colors and flavors! I was on the lookout for a poppyseed dressing! Is there specific reason for using canola oil instead of EVOO? I am saving the recipe!!
Thank you Su! The only reason that I used canola oil is because I didn’t want the flavor of olive oil in this dish. You can certainly use it and I am sure it will be delicious.
The salad looks so happy and sounds so good. 😀
Thanks for co-hosting, Julie! Happy FF102!
Thanks Jhuls! I’ve had a great time co-hosting. FF has the best people, including you my friend!
Clementines in the salad are amazing! Nice idea adding some grapes!
Thank you! We love them because they are so easy to eat too. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Easy and delicious salad Julie. I love fruits in salad. And I agree that this can be a nice neat addition to the kid’s lunch boxes.
Thank you Indu! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Thank you for stoping over!
I think all men are the same. My husband is the same way. If I don’t make an effort to make him eat his fruits and veggies, I don’t think he would ever just pick up an apple on his own. Beautiful salad, very vibrant and I like it’s simplicity. Thanks for sharing:)
An apple? Never, unless it is cored and cut into slices and sat in front of him….kind of like when the kids were 5 :). Thanks Lily. Enjoy the rest of your weekend1
Julie, salad is at the top of my list this year for improving my diet. thanks for sharing an easy to prepare salad.
Thank you Catherine! It is indeed simple, easy and an easy way to get your fruit in. So happy you stopped by!
I love a fruit salad especially with a poppy seed dressing all year long. Grapes and all of the various citrus fruits are plentiful and perfect for a healthy addition to any meal (or by itself). I have been out of town for a week so I am trying to catch up. Thanks so much for co-hosting Julie – looks like there are a lot of good recipes 🙂
I almost didn’t post it because it’s so easy, but I’ve made it so much lately I thought maybe someone else would enjoy it. I hope you had a wonderful time away! I’m not good at keeping caught up when I am away. So many people do everything on their phone. I need to get better using my phone to stay caught up. Stay warm Judi!
I love this fruity salad! It looks so appetizing, fresh, and colorful! Just the thing to brighten a winter meal! 🙂
Thank you Nancy! Easy and yummy.
Your salad is so fresh and vibrant, Julie! I makes me wish that spring would hurry up and get here!! Thanks so much for co-hosting FF this week! You know that we always appreciate it, and especially you, because you are after all, The Hostess at Heart! 🙂
Thank you Julianna! You are just the sweetest girl. I love to co-host when I can because everyone is so kind and supportive. My favorite place to share. I am thinking spring too! Might be jumping the gun a bit. -25 to -30 f windchill tomorrow. I’m staying home!
What stunning fresh salad! Perfect for after the holidays when we need fresh fruits and veggies 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend and Happy FF!
Thank you Sarah! It makes it feel a little warmer than it is this time of year. I hope you are enjoying your weekend too!
What a lovely salad Julie! I just finished eating some clementine’s …how wonderful to have them in this salad. 🙂 Happy FF and weekend!
Thank you Arl! Clementines is one fruit John will actually grab and take to work since they peel so easily. I hope you are enjoying your weekend too!
Julie! This looks so good! 😀 I was sold with the addition of the grapes!! I love all the fruits and the flavours here – definitely something I can eat just by the bowlful!
Thank you Dini! Simple and yummy.
Delicious Julie! This salad looks so refreshing! I loved the photography!
Thank you Lina! There is one benefit to all of these dreary days, and that they are good for photos! Thank you for stopping. It’s so good to see you.
Your fruit salad looks so pretty and refreshing! I wish I could have some right now!
Rena, you are just so sweet. Thank you so much!
I am in love love with this salad! I am tired of the same old thing! Yumm
Thank you Lynz!! I hope you will give it a try. I’m with you that I seem to get stuck making the same thing. Nice thing about following so many talented people that I’m inspired to try new things. I loved your new post Lynz! I am waiting for that book deal. I want mine signed!
Simple and elegant Julie ❤️
Thank you Sonal!
This sounds so refreshing, Julie! Like having a little summer sunshine on your plate! 😉
Thank you Anna! Everyone enjoyed it.
Love fresh citrus in salads and this one is a winner with poppy seeds and walnuts. Yum!
Thank you Johanne. Simple and delicious! Enjoy your evening my friend!
So vibrant, healthy and delicious Julie. I’d never thought of serving fruit as a salad, we do eat fruit salads with yogurt very often after a meal, but I love how you served this on the Boston lettuce leaf as part of your main meal. The colors pop right out, and that dressing looks really good with the poppy seeds.
Thank you Loretta! Sometimes I put salads together like this and don’t think anything of them, but decided to write this one down since we enjoyed it so much. I sure miss the fresh summer fruit, but this is a good stand in. I love salads with yogurt too. They can sure cure a sweet tooth. Have a great evening!
I just made a salad last week mixing the fruit and veggie combinations. This salad looks like one I can add to my list.
Thank you Debbie! It is just so easy to throw together and take if you need too. Enjoy your evening and thanks for stopping over! How is the weather on the mountain?
Hi Julie love the combo. I loveeeeeeee salads and eat one everyday-Glad to know John’s enjoying too!
Thank you Cheryl! Wish we had that lovely citrus you guys do but this is a great alternative! Have an amazing day!
Yummy yummy! I will be making this! Looks wonderful!
Thank you Amy! Easy and delicious! Thank you so much for commenting!
Absolutely gorgeous fresh salad and that dressing sounds wonderful.
Thank you Suzanne! It is just a bright salad to kick the winter doldrums in its cold fanny!