Sweet, crisp, and delicious, grapes have been a popular treat for centuries. They are one of the easiest and most fun fruits to add to our daily diet. They are already perfect for snacking on straight off the vine, and this tasty fruit is also a welcome addition in many recipes, from refreshing salads to mouthwatering desserts. Check out our recipes for some fresh new ideas to bring more grapes into your diet. Today, we know more than ever about this amazing fruit, and have new reasons to enjoy grapes. Grapes have more to offer than just great taste; they are packed with incredible nutrients and health-protecting agents, such as phytonutrients that may help protect against cancer, heart disease, and resveratrol, which can help fight cancers, heart disease, and inflammatory agents. Grapes are powerfully delicious!

Chicken Salad Makeover
Makes: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 c Cooked, diced chicken breasts
• 1-1/2 c California seedless grapes
• 1 Apple (medium), cored and sliced
• 1/2 c Raisins and diced celery
• 1/2 t Dried tarragon, crushed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-4 T Each of: Low fat mayonnaise and yogurt
• 1/4 c Parsley, chopped
• Lettuce leaves
• Sprigs of thyme (optional)

Preparation Instructions

Combine all ingredients except lettuce and thyme; mix well. Serve chicken salad on lettuce leaves. Garnish with thyme, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Grape and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 c Onion, sliced vertically
• 1 T Olive oil
• 4 c Napa cabbage, cut into 1/2" slices
• 2 c Halved seedless grapes
• 4 Dried shitake mushrooms, rehydrated and cut into 1/2" slices
• 2 T Basil (fresh), chopped (2 tsps. dried basil may be substituted)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 c Water
• 1 t Cornstarch

Preparation Instructions

Sauté onion in oil until tender. Add cabbage, grapes, mushrooms, basil, salt and pepper and stir-fry until cabbage is crisp-tender. Combine water and cornstarch; mix well and and to grape mixture. Stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.

Passion Fruit Cup
Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 passion fruit
  
• 1 tablespoon honey
  
• lime juice
  
• 1 kiwi, large, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
  
• 1 banana, small, sliced in thin diagonals
  
• ¾ -1 cup red grapes, halved, seedless

Preparation Instructions

Cut top from each passion fruit. Scoop out pulp. Combine with honey and lime juice to taste. Combine with the fruits, toss gently and serve.

Five Fruit Salad
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup seedless grapes
• ½ cup each of: peeled sliced and quartered orange, cubed cantaloupe, sliced banana, and pineapple chunks
• ¼ cup orange juice concentrate
• 1 teaspoon lime juice2 teaspoons mint leaves, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon lime peeled, grated

Preparation Instructions

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl

Golden Fruit Salad
Makes: 3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 golden delicious apple, cored and sliced
• 1 red delicious apple, cored and sliced
• 1 banana, peeled and sliced
• ½ cup red grapes, halved and seeded if necessary
• Orange Yogurt Dressing
• lettuce

Preparation Instructions

Orange Yogurt Dressing: Combine 6 ½ cups plain low-fat yogurt, 2-3 tablespoons orange juice and dash nutmeg; mix well.

Combine all fruits; mix well. Serve on lettuce-lined salad plates with Orange Yogurt Dressing.

Pasta Toss with Turkey and Grapes
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 qt. Rotelli pasta, cooked
• 3 1/2 cups California seedless grapes
• 3 1/2 cups Cooked turkey breast, diced
• 1/4 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup Green onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cups Reduced-calorie Italian balsamic dressing
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Green onion, sliced and/or fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Preparation Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except garnish until lightly coated with dressing. Garnish with green onion or basil and serve.

Practically Perfect Picnic Salad
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 1 can (15 oz.) small white beans, drained
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup minced green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Lemon-Mustard Dressing
• Lettuce leaves

Preparation Instructions

Combine all ingredients except lettuce; mix well. Serve on lettuce leaves.

LEMON MUSTARD DRESSING: Combine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well. Makes 1/4 cup.

Quick-Serve Stuffed Turkey Breast
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 Turkey breast slices (2 oz. each)
• Garlic salt
• 1-1/2 c California seedless grapes, chopped
• 1/4 c each of: chopped celery, onion, and dry Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 t Dried thyme
• 1 T Olive oil

Preparation Instructions

Press turkey slices with palm of hand to flatten. Sprinkle both sides of turkey slices with garlic salt. Combine grapes, celery, onion, breadcrumbs, and thyme; mix well. Spread 1/4 of grape mixture on each slice of turkey. Roll up and skewer ends. Brown in oil in oven-save skillet. Bake at 375 F 12 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and turkey is no longer pink.

Sweet & Spicy Couscous Salad
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups Instant couscous
• 1 cup Seedless California grapes
• 1/2 cup Pine nuts or slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup Dried apricots, sliced
• 1/2 cup Green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/8 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Lemon juice

Preparation Instructions

Bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in couscous. Remove pan from heat and cover. Let couscous stand until cool, then fluff with a fork into a large bowl. Stir in grapes, pine nuts, apricots, green onions, parsley and mint. Add remaining ingredients and let flavors marry for 30 minutes before serving.

Apple-Grape Salad
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 T Unflavored Gelatin (1 envelope)
• 1/4 c Water
• 1 1/2 c Apple juice
• 1 c Apple, unpared, diced
• 1/2 c Red grapes, halved seeded
• 1/4 c Celery, chopped

Preparation Instructions

Soften gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Heat gelatin over low heat, stirring constantly, until dissolved. Add apple juice. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Stir in fruit and celery. Pour into 3-cup mold. Chill until set.

Tarragon Chicken Salad Pitas
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 6 cups Cooked chicken, chopped
• 6 cups California seedless grapes
• 3 cups Tart green apples, diced
• 1/2 cup Celery, finely diced
• 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Light sour cream
• 1/2 cup Light mayonnaise
• 1 tbs. Lemon juice
• 2 tbs. Fresh tarragon,
• chopped Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 6 Pieces of Pita bread, cut in half
• 12 Lettuce leaves

Preparation Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except pita halves and lettuce. Line each pita half with lettuce leaf. Fill with 4 ounces of filling mixture and serve.