Cretan Dakos Tomato Cheese Rusk Salad

Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with this vibrant Cretan Dakos Tomato Cheese Rusk Salad, a quintessential Greek dish that combines simplicity with bold, fresh flavors. Made with hearty barley rusks softened just enough to retain their crunch, this salad is layered with grated ripe tomatoes, crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, and fragrant dried oregano. Bursts of briny capers and optional black olives add a savory depth, while a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties it all together. Perfect as a light meal, appetizer, or side dish, this no-cook recipe celebrates the essence of Cretan cuisine—fresh ingredients, wholesome textures, and the unmistakable zest of the Mediterranean. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish is a must-try for lovers of Greek food and healthy, flavorful meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Barley rusks
• 0.25 cup Water
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 medium Ripe tomatoes
• 150 grams Feta cheese or mizithra cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 8 pieces Black olives (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the barley rusks on a large serving platter or individual plates.

Step 2

Sprinkle the rusks lightly with 1-2 tablespoons of water to soften them slightly, but ensure they remain crunchy.

Step 3

Drizzle each rusk with extra virgin olive oil, distributing evenly across all rusks.

Step 4

Grate or finely chop the tomatoes and spoon them generously over the rusks, ensuring the juices soak into the rusks.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese or mizithra cheese over the tomatoes in an even layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the dried oregano over the dish for a fragrant boost of flavor.

Step 7

Add capers and black olives (if using) across the salad for extra bursts of Mediterranean flavors.

Step 8

Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Step 9

Drizzle a final touch of olive oil over the assembled Dakos.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light meal, side dish, or appetizer, and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of Crete.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1416.7

Total Fat 96.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 133.9mg	0%
Sodium 3350.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 37.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 889.3mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1257.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 29.8%