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Dakos

A traditional Cretan dish of crunchy barley rusks topped with fresh grated tomatoes, salty feta cheese, olives, and extra virgin olive oil.

10 minEasyServes 2360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 barley rusks
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, grated
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 6 Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lightly sprinkle 2 barley rusks with a splash of water to soften them slightly.

  2. 2

    Place 2 barley rusks onto serving plates.

  3. 3

    Spoon 2 large grated ripe tomatoes evenly over barley rusks, allowing the tomato juices to soak into the bread.

  4. 4

    Top with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and scattered 6 pitted Kalamata olives.

  5. 5

    Drizzle generously with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

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Questions

What is Dakos?

A traditional Cretan dish of crunchy barley rusks topped with fresh grated tomatoes, salty feta cheese, olives, and extra virgin olive oil. This reference files it under Greek salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for feta in Dakos?

The entry for Dakos calls for 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Dakos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Dakos is 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Dakos?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 360 calories, with 10 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Dakos?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Dakos just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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