Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette
- 1 pound orzo
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered
- 24 ounces cherry tomatoes, stemmed, halved
- Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Drain.
- Rinse under cold water until cool.
- Drain well.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Whisk lemon juice, 5 teaspoons marjoram, mustard, and lemon peel in small bowl.
- Whisk in olive oil.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
- Add remaining vinaigrette, cheese, onions, and olives to orzo; toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and let stand 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining vinaigrette separately.)
- Toss tomatoes with reserved vinaigrette.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mix tomatoes into orzo.
- Sprinkle orzo with remaining 1 teaspoon marjoram and serve.
orzo, lemon juice, fresh marjoram, mustard, olive oil, feta cheese, green onions, olives, cherry tomatoes
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/orzo-feta-and-tomato-salad-with-marjoram-vinaigrette-108235 (may not work)