Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: Guys' Poker Night

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 45 min

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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

Directions

Preheat the grill. Brush the bread with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill bread on both sides until lightly golden brown. Remove the bread to a platter and let sit at room temperature to get slightly hard.

Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup olive oil, lemon juice, and dill in a medium bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Fold the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and feta into the oil mixture and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Spoon the mixture over the bread. Garnish with additional dill and drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately.

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recipe Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)
Abigail Wetmore, MI 11-02-2009
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just printed off the recipe to make the dish myself. I had this at our fall potluck and it was amazing. Fresh and... delicious.Read more
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E. Montague, MI 10-23-2009
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Big Fat Greek Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family slurps this salad down in double-quick time---I've never seen veggies disappear so fast amongst a crowd of veg-shy... folk! I've served it at all times of the year & love how easy it is to make. I, too, add the greek olives and have also used chopped parsley in place of the dill. Have added baby spinach leaves to it also for additional veg-power. Don't know how to say it in Greek, but it's deliciakos!Read more
recipe Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)
Heidi Middleton, WI 06-10-2009
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Bright and Fresh
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutely LOVE this salad. It's delicious as written. I usually toast the bread under the broiler. Of course, it's best... right when made, but isn't too bad the next day if you don't mind the bread soaking up moisture from the tomatoes and dressing.Read more
recipe Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)
MARY BETH River Forest, IL 05-25-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fabulous. Like others, I also added Greek olives. Simple, tasty and fresh.
recipe Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)
Sheila Sleepy Hollow , IL 07-05-2008
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Fresh siimple and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Flavors are amazing for such simplicity. I added pitted Kalamata olives, and used the ratio of 1/2 cup Good Greek Olive oil,... 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice with the dill in the dressing. Outstanding! definitely a crowd pleaser.Read more
recipe Dakos (Greek Bread Salad)
Mike Overland Park, KS 05-15-2008
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Fantastic salad!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe many times (Often at someone else's request) and it is always well received. I kick it up and add... Gorgonzola instead of Feta every once in a while for a different twist.Read more