Grilled Alabama Peach and Pecan Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
A fresh salad featuring smoky grilled Alabama peaches, crunchy pecans, and mixed greens tossed in a sweet honey vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe peaches, halved and pitted, mixed salad greens, pecans, toasted into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush 3 halved and pitted ripe peaches with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill cut side down for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly.
- Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup toasted pecans, and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified to make the honey vinaigrette.
- Step 4: Slice the grilled peaches into wedges and add them to the salad bowl. Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 5: Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish for warm weather meals.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Alabama Peach and Pecan Salad with Honey Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (10 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Alabama Peach and Pecan Salad with Honey Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mixed salad greens from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Alabama Peach and Pecan Salad with Honey Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Alabama Peach and Pecan Salad with Honey Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grilled Alabama Peach and Pecan Salad with Honey Vinaigrette?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
