Sweet Tea Poached Peach and Pecan Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A refreshing salad combining sweet tea-poached peaches with toasted pecans, mixed greens, and a honey-mustard vinaigrette. This Southern-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs South Carolina peaches, sliced, black tea bags, water 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 280 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 large South Carolina peaches, sliced
• 4 black tea bags
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar until dissolved.
2. Step 2: Add 3 large sliced South Carolina peaches to the sweet tea and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until peaches are tender but hold shape. Remove peaches and let cool.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup toasted pecans, 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, and the cooled peaches. Drizzle the honey-mustard vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.