Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette

Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Orzo, Feta, and Tomato Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 449 calories, 13g of protein, and 23g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have lemon peel, olive oil, feta cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
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Drain. Rinse under cold water until cool.
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Drain well.
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Transfer to large bowl.
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Whisk lemon juice, 5 teaspoons marjoram, mustard, and lemon peel in small bowl.
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Whisk in olive oil. Set aside 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
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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.)
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Toss tomatoes with reserved vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Mix tomatoes into orzo.
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Sprinkle orzo with remaining 1 teaspoon marjoram and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score19
Dish TypesSide Dish
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