Post by @creamy_confusion

🇬🇷 EAT MORE GREEK Day 32 - Dakos Salad / σαλάτα ντάκος… Dakos salad is a traditional Cretan dish with roots that run deep into the agricultural history of Crete, Greece. Often described as the island’s summer salad, it’s a simple yet flavour packed fare that reflects the region’s rustic, Mediterranean lifestyle. The foundation of dakos lies in ancient Greek cuisine, where combining barley rusk with tomatoes and local cheeses was a practical way to use preserved ingredients through the scorching island summers. The name “dakos” itself is derived from the Greek verb “dako,” meaning “to bite,” indicative of the rusk’s firm texture that demands a good bite. FOR THE RECIPE: Head to creamyconfusion.com.au (link in bio). . . . #eatmoregreek #dakos #greeksalad