Mykonos Barley Rusk and Tomato Salad
Mostra has come to be a word synonymous with rusk (paximadia) in the Mykonos dialect but it originally referred to a unit of measure for rusks, one mostra being one rusk. The word comes from the Italian mostrare, which means to show, and from the Latin monstrare, which means “to show, to indicate.” You can find delicous Greek rusks with barley and an old variety of wheat called dikoko or zea, low in gluten, as well as an array of other lovingly curated Greek ingredients on my online store here.
Ingredients
- 2 Greek-style barley rusks
- 3 Tbsp. Mykonos Kopanisti cheese or any sharp soft, pungent cheese, preferably goat's milk
- 1 firm ripe tomato, seeded and diced
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Dried oregano optional
Instructions
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Soften the rusks by running them under a little tap water, but do not soak them. Drain the excess water off.
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Place the rusks on a plate and top with the kopanisti cheese and diced tomato. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, and serve.
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Notes
Barley rusks may be found in Greek and Middle Eastern markets.
