Cretan Dakos Salad
85% authentic · Greek (Cretan)
A delightful variation from Crete, Dakos features barley rusks (paximadia) softened with water, topped with grated fresh tomatoes, crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, capers, and a generous drizzle of olive oil and oregano. It's a hearty and flavorful salad.
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Ingredients
- Barley rusks (Paximadia)4 large
- Ripe tomatoes3 large
- Feta cheese or Mizithra cheese150g, crumbled
- Capers2 tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Wateras needed
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Lightly dampen the barley rusks with water. They should be softened but not mushy. Place one rusk on each serving plate.
- 2
Grate the ripe tomatoes using the large holes of a grater, discarding the skins. Season the grated tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Spoon the grated tomato mixture generously over each softened rusk.
- 4
Crumble the feta or mizithra cheese over the tomatoes.
- 5
Scatter the capers over the cheese.
- 6
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- 7
Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 8
Serve immediately.
