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 anyone at the table with fresh, delicious ingredients in every bite and is so easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Dakos Salad:
Quick – Ready in only 10 minutes – this dakos salad is best enjoyed immediately and a perfect example of the most popular diet in the world - The Mediterranean diet. Fresh – It’s like you are getting a taste of summer in every single bite and can be enjoyed all year round if you freeze your frozen tomatoes from the summer! Simply thaw and grate!
Here’s everything you need to make this delicious salad.
Ingredients:
* 4 barley rye husks (find them at your local Greek market)
* 5 beefsteak tomatoes
* 1 1/2 tsp salt
* ground pepper
* 1/2 cup black olives
* 2 tbsp capers
* 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
* 2 garlic cloves, grated
* 4 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions:
1. 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).
2. 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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