Cretan Dakos Burger

The Cretan Dakos Burger is a vibrant vegan dish that brings together the flavors of traditional Cretan dakos with a modern burger twist. Topped with fresh vegetables and a rich olive oil dressing, this burger is both hearty and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Whole grain burger buns - 2
• Ripe tomatoes - 2 (medium-sized)
• Cucumber - 1 (small)
• Red onion - 1/2 (medium-sized)
• Vegan feta cheese - 100 grams
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams (pitted and chopped)
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup (chopped)
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
2. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chopped olives, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Toast the whole grain burger buns lightly on a skillet or grill until golden brown.
6. Assemble the burgers: Place a generous amount of the vegetable mixture on the bottom half of each bun.
7. Crumble the vegan feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
8. Top with the other half of the bun, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and olives which support heart health.
• High in dietary fiber from whole grain buns and vegetables aiding digestion.

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