orzo, feta and tomato salad

Submitted by chia2160

"this makes a lovely side dish to a bbq, from bon appetit"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves

directions

1. cook orzo according to package directions until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water drain well and put in a large bowl.
2. whisk lemon juice, marjoram, mustard, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
3. whisk in olive oil.
4. reserve 2 tbsp of dressing, add the rest to the orzo.
5. mix in feta, scallions, olives, season with salt& pepper and let it stand for 1-2 hrs toss tomatoes with reserved dressing, stir into orzo, serve.

Reviews

[evelynathens]

This was delicious and so fresh-tasting. A lovely accompaniment to our grilled steaks.

 

[Mamma Bug]

THIS WAS A GREAT SALAD! I left out the marjoram and addes 1 clove of fresh garlic, and a can of artichoke hearts to the mix! I also had to use plenty of salt and pepper to make it tasty. Overall it was the perfect edition to our BBQ!!