300g

ripe tomatoes, grated or finely chopped

120g

feta cheese, crumbled

40g

Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

6piece

barley rusks (paximadi)

3tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1tsp

dried oregano

1clove

garlic clove, halved

0.5tsp

sea salt

Method

Lightly moisten barley rusks with a few drops of water or olive oil. Rub with cut garlic. Spoon grated or finely chopped tomatoes on top, season with salt and oregano, and drizzle generously with olive oil. Finish with crumbled feta and olives. Serve immediately to keep the rusk crunchy.

Story

A Cretan mezze that eats like a bar snack: crunchy barley rusks topped with juicy tomato and feta.