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Cretan Dakos Salad
20 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
300 kcalCalories
8 gProtein
25 gCarbs
18 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

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.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • 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. 1

    Lightly dampen the barley rusks with water. They should be softened but not mushy. Place one rusk on each serving plate.

  2. 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. 3

    Spoon the grated tomato mixture generously over each softened rusk.

  4. 4

    Crumble the feta or mizithra cheese over the tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Scatter the capers over the cheese.

  6. 6

    Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with dried oregano.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately.

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