Paximadia Bruschetta Cretan Barley Rusk Meze
Elevate your appetizer game with Paximadia Bruschetta, a traditional Cretan barley rusk meze bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This no-cook recipe features crispy paximadia (barley rusks) lightly softened with a quick dip in water, then layered with juicy grated tomatoes, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzle of rich extra virgin olive oil. Finished with a sprinkle of oregano and optional black olives or capers for a briny kick, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this Greek-inspired bruschetta makes a delightful meze or light appetizer that will transport you straight to a sunny Cretan taverna. Perfect for Mediterranean diet enthusiasts and quick appetizer lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces Barley rusks (paximadia)
- 3 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh oregano leaves or dried oregano
- 6 pieces Black olives (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Capers (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Place the barley rusks on a large serving plate.
Step 2
Briefly dip each rusk into a bowl of water for 2-3 seconds to slightly soften them. Be careful not to over-soak.
Step 3
Grate or finely chop the ripe tomatoes into a bowl, discarding any large chunks of skin.
Step 4
Season the grated tomatoes with sea salt and ground black pepper, and stir to combine.
Step 5
Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over each barley rusk, spreading it to cover the top surface.
Step 6
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces, and distribute it evenly over the tomato-covered rusks.
Step 7
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over each bruschetta.
Step 8
Sprinkle fresh oregano leaves or dried oregano across the bruschetta for added flavor.
Step 9
Top with black olives or capers if using, for an extra savory touch.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a meze (appetizer) with additional olive oil on the side for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (982.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1566.3 |
| Total Fat 90.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3865.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.7g | |
| Protein 38.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium 688.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1264.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories