A Cretan salad is not limited to just a traditional greek salad with barley rusks. Some of the most delicious and innovative salads can be found in Crete — every restaurant we visited had their own special twist.
Cretan Salad
Chicken in Tomato and Wine
This chicken in tomato and wine dish was served to us in a little Cretan village with some french fries and a simple salad. It tasted exactly like the way my mother used to make it, simple and delicious. I went to the kitchen and asked the cook if she would give me the recipe — I wrote it on the back of a small piece of paper. So glad I did!
Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Rice and lentil pilaf is a simple but hearty dish that can be eaten as a main meal with a dollop of greek yogurt or tzatziki, or as a side dish. I personally love it with a couple of fried eggs.
Cretan Dakos
Cretan dakos is a simple but delicious appetizer, and can be thought of as greek bruchetta. It is typically made with barley rusks, topped with chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta or mizithra cheese, and dried oregano.