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Cretan Dakos Salad
85% authentic · Greek (Cretan)
A variation of Greek salad originating from Crete, featuring barley rusks (paximadia) as a base, topped with grated tomatoes, feta or mizithra cheese, capers, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- Barley rusks (Paximadia)4-6 large
- Ripe tomatoes3 large
- Feta cheese150g, crumbled
- Capers2 tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup
- Waterfor soaking
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Lightly dampen the barley rusks with water. They should be softened but not mushy. Arrange them on a serving platter.
- 2
Grate the ripe tomatoes using the large holes of a grater, discarding the skins. Season the grated tomato with salt and pepper.
- 3
Spoon the grated tomato mixture evenly over the softened rusks.
- 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the tomatoes.
- 5
Sprinkle the capers over the salad.
- 6
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- 7
Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 8
Serve immediately.
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