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There are certain dishes I make when I am craving a taste of home, and this dakos salad recipe is one of them.
A traditional recipe from the Greek Island of Crete, this dakos salad recipe will impress anyone at the table with fresh ingredients in every bite and is so easy to make.
Maria Koutsogiannia
Maria is the creator of FoodByMaria and your go-to Greek food expert for cozy, flavor-packed recipes. Inspired by her Mediterranean roots, she brings traditional Greek flavors, feel-good ingredients, and a whole lot of joy to everyday cooking.
Why You’ll Love This Dakos Salad
Quick – Ready in only 10 minutes – this dakos salad is best enjoyed immediately.
Fresh – It’s like you are getting a taste of summer in every single bite.
Greek – A delicious salad from the island of Crete, this traditional dish will make you feel like you’re on the Greek islands.
Ingredient Notes
Barley Rye Husks: While it can be tricky to find barley rye husks outside of Greece, this rich fibre ingredient is the perfect grain for a traditional dakos salad.
Feta: Say cheese! You know how much I love my feta – and the rich flavour it brings to any dish. You won’t find a dakos salad without
How to Make This Dakos Salad
- Add the barley rye husks to a bowl. Cut the tomatoes in half and grate each tomato onto the barley rye husks, starting with the cut side and grating until you reach the skin of the tomatoes (alternatively, you can finely dice the tomatoes and then add to the bowl).
- Sprinkle the 1 1/2 tsp salt over the tomatoes and let sit for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to start to break up the barley rye husks a bit before adding the rest of the ingredients – olives, capers, crumbled feta cheese and then sprinkle the grated garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss everything together and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Expert Tips & FAQ
Never tried barley husks? Look for them at your local Greek market.
Looking for something fresh? This salad is it – best served and enjoyed as soon as it’s made!
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Ingredients
- 4 barley rye husks, (find them at your local Greek market)
- 5 beefsteak tomatoes
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ground pepper
- ½ cup black olives
- 2 tbsp capers
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
Start Cooking- Add the barley rye husks to a bowl. Cut the tomatoes in half and grate each tomato onto the barley rye husks, starting with the cut side and grating until you reach the skin of the tomatoes (alternatively you can finely dice the tomatoes and then add to the bowl).
- Sprinkle the 1 1/2 tsp salt over the tomatoes and let sit for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to start to break up the barley rye husks a bit before adding the rest of the ingredients – olives, capers, crumbled feta cheese and then sprinkle the grated garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss everything together and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Look for the barley rye husks at your local Greek market.
- This salad is delicious as soon as it’s made!
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The sounds so good! I had a salad in Athens with bread in it. Would you have a recipe for it too?
Can you tell me more about the ingredients that were in the salad?
Tasted great!