Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse under cold water until cool.
4
Drain well.
5
Transfer to large bowl.
6
Whisk lemon juice, 5 teaspoons marjoram, mustard, and lemon peel in small bowl.
7
Whisk in olive oil.
8
Set aside 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
9
Add remaining vinaigrette, cheese, onions, and olives to orzo; toss to coat.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Cover and let stand 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
12
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining vinaigrette separately.)
14
Toss tomatoes with reserved vinaigrette.
15
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
16
Mix tomatoes into orzo.
17
Sprinkle orzo with remaining 1 teaspoon marjoram and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound orzo, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 6 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram, 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette

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