Among the vast array of traditional dishes that tantalize the taste buds, one delicacy stands out as the most famous food in Crete: Dakos. Dakos is a traditional Greek salad made with barley rusk, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. The key ingredient that sets this dish apart is the barley rusk. It is made by baking barley bread twice until it becomes dry and crunchy. When combined with juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and flavorful olives soaked in local olive oil, Dakos creates a perfect harmony of textures and tastes on your palate.