Dakos (Greek Bread Salad) Recipe

Name: Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf country bread, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 cup Greek olive oil, plus more for brushing on bread; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish; 2 English cucumbers, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced; 12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; Chili oil, for drizzling, optional

Servings: persons

1 loaf country bread, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 cup Greek olive oil, plus more for brushing on bread
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2 English cucumbers, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Chili oil, for drizzling, optional

1
Preheat the grill.
2
Brush the bread with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
3
Grill bread on both sides until lightly golden brown.
4
Remove the bread to a platter and let sit at room temperature to get slightly hard.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup olive oil, lemon juice, and dill in a medium bowl.
6
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
7
Fold the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and feta into the oil mixture and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
8
Spoon the mixture over the bread.
9
Garnish with additional dill and drizzle with chili oil, if desired.
10
Serve immediately.

904

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf country bread, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices, 1 cup Greek olive oil, plus more for brushing on bread, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Dakos (Greek Bread Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)

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