DIY Casa Salad?
Leo | March 13, 2008
As we mentioned in our review of Casa D’Angelo, the Casa family of restaurants’ salad is rather famous in the Fort Wayne area. So famous that at least three people have found Food In The Fort by searching for a recipe for Casa salad. Unfortunately, Casa’s salad dressing recipe is a family secret that the Casaburos are unlikely to share with these two bloggers any time soon so we can’t help you out. On the other hand, we were pleased to find that the Journal Gazette has been publishing this reasonable facsimile of the recipe that might, just might, be locked away in the deep, dark wine cellars on Fairfield Ave. Thanks to the magic of Google and Vicky for this recipe. Makes just about a quart (of dressing, not salad).
Mock Casaburo Salad
Ingredients
- 6 anchovies
- 8 oz. white wine vinegar
- 3/4 tsp. oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 1/4 oz sugar (a little more than 1/8 cup)
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 pt. (16oz) vegetable oil
Preparation
- Blend everything but the oil together in your blender
- Add the oil a few ounces at a time, pulsing in between to incorporate the oil (or just add it in a stream if you’re lucky enough to have one of those fancy blenders with a little window in the top for adding liquids)
- Shred up some iceberg and Romaine lettuce, chop some sweet red pepper and green onions.
- Add some shredded cheese, croutons (Catherine says, “Don’t forget the bacon bits!”), and chill until dinner time
- Add dressing to taste about 15 minutes before serving. Casa seems to drench their salad pretty well, but you might find yourself squeezing by with a little bit less
Photo credit: Anna’s Cool Finds.
About the author: I've only lived in Fort Wayne for slightly less than a year but have grown to love the city in this short time. We're very lucky to have such a diverse food culture that goes far beyond the typical fast food fare. As for cooking, I used to dread it but it's become one of my favorite activities to do with Catherine. There's something very relaxing about cooking and setting down to a nice meal together. Well, it would be relaxing if it weren't for the dog sticking his snout into everything but it's fun nonetheless. Read more from this author
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Thanks for sharing! You can also buy the salad dressing
Kevin WhaleyThanks for sharing! You can also buy the salad dressing from Casa and make your own salad at home.