Dakos (Cretan Salad)

Dakos is a traditional Cretan salad featuring crunchy barley rusks topped with fresh vegetables and feta cheese, offering a refreshing and healthy start to your day. This dish is not only vibrant in color but also rich in Mediterranean flavors, making it a delightful breakfast option.

Ingredients

• Barley rusks - 2 pieces
• Ripe tomatoes - 200 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - a handful, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Start by preparing the barley rusks; place them on a plate and lightly drizzle with water to soften them slightly without making them soggy.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
3. Add the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl, and gently toss to combine the ingredients evenly.
4. Once mixed, spoon the vegetable and feta mixture generously over the softened barley rusks.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables and barley, promoting digestive health.
• High in antioxidants from fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, supporting overall wellness.

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