Dakos (Cretan Barley Rusk Salad)

🛒 Ingredients

• Barley rusks (paximadi) 60 g · 220 kcal
• Ripe tomatoes 200 g · 36 kcal
• Feta cheese, crumbled 60 g · 160 kcal
• Kalamata olives, pitted 30 g · 45 kcal
• Extra virgin olive oil 28 g · 252 kcal
• Dried oregano 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Lightly wet each barley rusk under running water for a few seconds until softened, but still firm; place them on a serving plate.
2. Dice the ripe tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix well.
3. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the softened barley rusks. Crumble the feta cheese on top and scatter the Kalamata olives.
4. Serve immediately as an appetizer or light meal. Optionally, drizzle with more olive oil.