Gather Loved Ones with a Grape Snack

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Sometimes, pizzazz and presentation are just as important as flavor profiles. From grabbing a quick snack after work to hosting extravagant gatherings, grapes offer a sweet, versatile way to doll up hors d’oeuvres, dinners and desserts.

Plus, they deliver a dose of nutrition as a good source of vitamin K with only 90 calories in a 3/4-cup serving. To put grapes on the menu in your home, give these decadently delicious serving ideas a try:

• Start each day on the right foot with a fruit-infused smoothie by blending grapes with berries and bananas.
• Halve grapes then toss them into your favorite salad blends as a sweet, crisp complement to greens and dressing.
• In a single layer on a sheet tray, freeze them to use in place of ice cubes for a refreshing way to enhance a glass of water.
• Alternate grapes with cheese cubes, meats and veggies on skewers for a light snack.
• Whip up a better-for-you dessert by dipping grapes in melted chocolate – a real crowd-pleaser!

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