Grilled Steak With Barley Salad
- 1 1 1/4 -to-1 1/2-pound boneless sirloin steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 2 small carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus the juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain or dijon mustard
- Preheat a grill to high.
- Pierce the steak in a few spots with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl; add the steak and turn to coat.
- Grill the steak until marked on both sides and a thermometer inserted sideways into the center registers 125 degrees F, about 7 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the barley as the label directs, then remove from the heat.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, spinach, mushrooms and scallions; cover and set aside.
- Whisk the lemon zest and juice, the mustard and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl.
- Add the barley mixture and toss.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among plates and serve with the barley salad.
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
boneless sirloin steak, kosher salt, worcestershire sauce, extravirgin olive oil, barley, carrots, stalks celery, baby spinach, button mushrooms, scallions, lemon zest, wholegrain
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/grilled-steak-with-barley-salad-recipe.html (may not work)