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the original frontier inn salad

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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.

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  1. 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.

  2. This recipe looks awesome, can’t wait to try.. Puts a little twang into the traditional peas cheese and onion recipe 🙂 Thanks

  3. 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.

  4. Why do you have to use a wooden bowl? I don’t have any. Does this make a difference in the taste. Thank you.

  5. I made this one a couple of weeks ago minus the hard-boiled eggs. Delish. Always looking for new salad recipes! Thanks.

    1. 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! 🙂

  6. 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.