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Cretan dakos is a vegetarian salad recipe made with tomatoes, krisprolls, feta and black olives – a great recipe for a hot day, served with a cold glass of rosé. Take a look at our classic Greek salad too, with crispy fried halloumi, for another crowdpleasing vegetarian main.

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As ever, the taste of a simple tomato salad is dependent upon the quality of the tomatoes. There is a rich and beefy depth to end-of-season tomatoes, which can even exceed the taste of those from high summer, but if yours are anything other than bursting with flavour, a pinch of sugar or a few drops of balsamic vinegar will work well to draw out their natural sweetness. Consider mixing your feta with some ricotta to simulate the flavour of the sweet mizithra cheese, which is often served…

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Dakos is amazing for its simplicity and versatility: Fresh tomatoes, on a rusk, topped with a special Cretan cheese (or Feta), olives, capers and olive oil. It can be served as salad, appetizer or as a complete light meal, ideal for diets, as breakfast, dinner or brunch. It is also good for a super quick meal for kids that love cheese.

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Greek salads are all about the juices at the bottom of the bowl. With this Dakos version, you have a hearty meal that delivers on all tastes and flavors and fills you up. If you’ve ever had a Horiatiki Greek salad, you know the best part is scooping and dipping your fresh bread in all […]

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The Greek food diet is a delightful journey through a tapestry of fresh ingredients, age-old traditions, and healthful choices. This Dakos salad that is thought to come from Crete embodies all of the delights from Greek, feta, tomatoes and olive oil. Our tip when you make it is to add the barley rusks first to the bottom of the bowl and then cut the tomatoes on top so the juices fall on top of the rusks and soften them up.

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Dakos is a little known, kind of Greek salad, well, it's actually from Crete. It's a simple to make and absolutely delicious. And all it is, is bread, olive oil, and tomatoes topped with cheese. You could call it Greek bruschetta

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Crunchy, tangy, and oh-so-mediterranean! Cretan Dakos brings a taste of Greece straight to your plate. Dive into layers of juicy tomatoes, creamy myzithra cheese, and a sprinkle of dried oregano. This flavorful salad is a refreshing twist on tradition. Are you ready to take a bite?

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Stella Drivas 🇬🇷🇺🇸 on Instagram: "This DAKOS SALAD gives off all the Greek salad vibes but the best part is the soaked bread. That’s a key in Greek salads - soaking up those juices at the bottom of the salad bowl. Full recipe is on my site: HungryHappens.Net Καλή Όρεξη 🇬🇷 💙Stella"

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The classic Greek Dakos salad with a twist. Broken up, crunchy rusks, plump ripe tomatoes and creamy, salty feta are joined by chunks of baked potato and drenched in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Capers and sea fennel (rock samphire) add a little something extra to this gorgeous and filling salad.

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Authentic Greek Restaurant | Los Angeles on Instagram: "Source @tasteatlas Dive into the heart of Greek cuisine with the Greek Dakos salad—juicy ripe tomatoes and creamy feta cheese atop a crunchy barley rusk, all brought together with a drizzle of rich olive oil olives and a sprinkle of oregano. A symphony of flavors that’s simply divine. #foodie #dakos #greeksalad #lagreeks"

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Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger on Instagram: "Welcome Back to Episode 36 of All Things Greek today we are making a Dakos Salad. The #1 ranked salad in the world. This delicious speciality is authentic and home to the island of Crete. It’s got 6 simple ingredients. Lots of olive oil, paximathi, cheese, olives, tomatoes and capers. There are certain dishes I make when I am craving a taste of home, and this dakos salad recipe is one of them. This dakos salad recipe will impress…

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