the original frontier inn salad
There use to be a restaurant in Wickenburg, AZ called The Frontier Inn owned by a man named Vic Comer. He was famous for his smoked meats… and this amazing salad. We just love it with grilled steak or chicken!
yield: 8 servings
6 slices thick cut bacon
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 cups frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 small onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces
3 large hard boiled eggs, chopped fine
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
freshly ground black pepper
Fry bacon until crispy, but not too crisp. Drain and cut into small pieces. Chill. Rub a wooden salad bowl lightly with garlic and place the rest of the ingredients into the salad bowl along with the garlic. Mix all ingredients very well. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour. Serve.
Yum I will make this. I enjoy your recipes.
Ps. Clove is misspelled. Sorry I would want someone to tell me:)
Hi> I have been looking for a pea salad for some time. The one I used to get at a restaurant in Charleston, WV, called Fifth Quarter had one that was so good, sort of sweet, refreshing and oh so good. Thank you for this recipe post.
I love pea salad do hard to find a good recipe Thank you so much.
I am grateful for these creative healthy recipes!!! BRAVO!! I thank and appreciate you!!
Carol
This recipe looks awesome, can’t wait to try.. Puts a little twang into the traditional peas cheese and onion recipe 🙂 Thanks
My mother-in-law use to make a wonderful pea salad,I will make this in memory of my sweet mother-in-law.Thank you.
Looks good…will have to make it.
Thank you this is what I have been looking for.
Why do you have to use a wooden bowl? I don’t have any. Does this make a difference in the taste. Thank you.
Used Farro grains in place of meat. Great. Lots of protein, little fat
I’m making this tonight! Thanks for the recipe!
I made this one a couple of weeks ago minus the hard-boiled eggs. Delish. Always looking for new salad recipes! Thanks.
I added some finely chopped sweet pickles to this recipe. Delish. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
My pleasure, Julie. Love your addition of sweet pickles in this recipe. I’ll have to try that the next time I make it. I’m so happy you enjoyed the salad. Thanks for visiting! 🙂
I remember my Mom making this in the 1950’s.Recipe is the same but she add sweet pickle relish to her.
This looks so delicious will make it after while for dinner,I love salads
My friend made a version of this with ham and honey added. No bacon. Great salad.
We love it 🙂 Thanks for visiting, Judith!
I’ve made this several times now and it is divine. I use fresh English peas and the crunch is wonderful. Thank you for this great recipe.
so glad you like it! 🙂