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Did you ever order a \u00ab\u00a0Cretan Dakos\u00a0\u00bb?
\nGreece is known for its delicious food, healthy dishes and lots of salads. One of the dishes you can usually find on the tavern menu, under \u201csalads\u201d, is the \u201cdakos\u201d. <\/strong>It is a traditional salad, from the island of Crete. But even if you visit other parts of Greece, you will now find the \u00ab\u00a0dakos\u00a0\u00bb on nearly every menu in Greece!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Omilo students love to visit Greek taverns and try different dishes, during their Language Holiday in Greece<\/a>.
\nThe dakos is a salad everybody usually loves and you can order it as an appetizer, as a side dish or it is also perfect for a light lunch.<\/p>\n

\"dakos\"As with most dishes in Mediterranean cuisine, the magic lies in the quality of the ingredients<\/strong>.
\nThe recipe itself is quick and easy ,\u00a0 but for the real Greek taste, you\u2019ll want to use fresh, organic tomatoes<\/strong> and excellent olive oil<\/strong>.
\nTrust us, they make all the difference!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the origin of the word dakos<\/em>?<\/h2>\n

The word \u201cdakos\u201d<\/strong> (\u03bd\u03c4\u03ac\u03ba\u03bf\u03c2) has its roots in the Cretan dialect and traditionally refers to a type of barley rusk<\/strong>, which forms the base of the dish.
\nThe use of rusks in Cretan cuisine dates back to ancient times, when bread was baked only once every few days, and drying it into rusks helped preserve it longer.
\nOver time, this humble ingredient was transformed into a beloved dish by simply adding fresh, local toppings, so the dakos<\/em> was born!<\/p>\n

A little secret from the tavern table\u2026<\/h3>\n

When your dakos is topped with creamy feta, sprinkled with oregano, and swimming in golden olive oil, don\u2019t be surprised if you end up licking your fingers!
\n(and\u00a0 it\u2019s\u00a0 acceptable in Greek taverns! )<\/p>\n

Ready to prepare a dakos yourself?
\nHere is our recipe;<\/h2>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 2 large paximadi (rusk)
\n\u2022 1 large tomato
\n\u2022 100-gram feta cheese (tough and salty) [you can use the white cheese of your choice]
\n\u2022 A little bit of chopped onion
\n\u2022 caper
\n\u2022 oregano
\n\u2022 olive oil
\n\u2022 Olives
\n\u2022 [Optional: vinegar, parsley]<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1. Wet the paximadi slightly (rusk)
\n2. Grate tomato and feta cheese (or chop)
\n3. Place paximadi on a plate. Pour olive oil, add tomato and on top feta cheese
\n4. Put on top the onion, decorate with capers and olive. Sprinkle with oregano.<\/p>\n

\u039a\u03b1\u03bb\u03ae \u03cc\u03c1\u03b5\u03be\u03b7 – Enjoy your meal \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"greekIn recent years, it has become quite popular in Greece ( especially in trendy taverns and restaurants)\u00a0 to give traditional dishes a creative twist<\/strong> and present them in more fancy or artistic ways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Of course, this adds a fun and modern touch to classic recipes, and it\u2019s always nice to see some culinary creativity. But be prepared,\u00a0 design comes at a price<\/em>!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42
\nSo don\u2019t be surprised if that beautifully creation costs a bit more than the humble original.<\/p>\n

In the photo, you can see a playful variation of dakos<\/strong>, made with the exact same ingredients, but t styled to look like a birthday cake<\/strong>, or as we say in Greek, a \u00ab\u00a0\u03c4\u03bf\u03cd\u03c1\u03c4\u03b1\u00a0\u00bb (tourta)<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Of course, every region in Greece has its own culinary treasures and local specialties, and dishes you can find everywhere!<\/p>\n

The easiest Greek dish to make yourself at home, anywhere in the world, is most likely TZATZIKI!<\/h3>\n

If you never made it yourself, then click here and surprise your loved ones!<\/a> (if they like garlic!)<\/p>\n


Curious to try something unique from the island of Syros?
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Then don\u2019t miss out on one of its most beloved traditional dishes \u2014> a simple yet delicious parsley-based recipe<\/strong> that\u2019s full of flavor and local character.<\/p>\n

Click here to learn how to make the Syros parsley dish.<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0it\u2019s easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with dakos for a fresh, light, and very Greek meal!<\/p>\n

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A Greek Parsley Dip From Syros Island<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n