Ingredients 1 double barley rusk 3 red tomatoes, ripe 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp wine vinegar 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp xynomizithra Capers Olives Wild sea fennel (pickled) Expert Tip Dr. Tasos Papalazarou Dakos is an integral part of the Cretan diet and a beloved dish throughout the rest of Greece. The barley rusk is rich in B-complex vitamins, dietary fiber, antioxidants (such as silicon and chromium), and amino acids. Tomatoes are made up mostly of water, with 100 grams providing only 18 calories. They are a rich source of vitamins (C, A, B6), folic acid, and lycopene (a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant properties). Xinomizithra provides protein and calcium, and it's among the cheeses with the lowest salt content. TAGS SALADS TOMATOES 30-MINUTE MEALS KIDS' RECIPES LOW BUDGET SALADS SNACKS LIGHT GREEK SUMMER FOODS CRETE TRADITIONAL FOODS Ingredients 1 double barley rusk 3 red tomatoes, ripe 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp wine vinegar 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp xynomizithra Capers Olives Wild sea fennel (pickled) Instructions Grate two of the tomatoes and finely dice the third one separately. Add the salt and 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the grated tomatoes and mix. Arrange the barley rusks on a platter, drizzle them with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with a bit of salt and oregano. Spoon the grated tomato mixture over the rusks, including all its juices. Garnish with the diced tomato. Add a spoonful of xinomizithra (tangy Greek cheese) to each dakos. Sprinkle with oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Finally, garnish with capers, olives, and kritamo (sea fennel). Let the dish sit for a few minutes so the rusks can soak up the tomato juices and then enjoy it as the ultimate light summer meal. TAGS SALADS TOMATOES 30-MINUTE MEALS KIDS' RECIPES LOW BUDGET SALADS SNACKS LIGHT GREEK SUMMER FOODS CRETE TRADITIONAL FOODS
