Barley, grape and grilled beef salad

The combination of ingredients may be surprising, but believe us, this fresh salad is a delicacy! Can be served as an appetizer or as a light meal.
Salad
- 1/3 cup pearl barley
- 1 lb beef sirloin (1/4-inch thick)
- 2 cups red grapes
- ½ bunch parsley
- Salt, pepper
Marinade
- ½ onion, chopped fine
- 2 tsp allspice, ground
- 1 tsp black pepper, ground
- 2 tsp sumac, ground
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Dressing
- 1 Tbsp wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sumac, ground
- 1 pinch allspice, ground
- 1 pinch black pepper, ground
- ½ tsp coriander, ground
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Method
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1
Cook barley in 3 cups of water until cooked al dente (around 30 minutes).
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2
Drain and refrigerate. Set aside.
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3
Mix marinade ingredients together and marinate beef for about 1 hour.
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4
Grill meat for one minute on each side, ensuring it’s still bloody in the center.
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5
Halve grapes.
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6
Chop parsley.
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7
Mix dressing ingredients together.
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8
In a large bowl, mix grapes, barley, parsley and dressing.
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9
Slice the beef into thin strips. Add to the salad.
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10
Mix everything together and adjust seasoning. Serve.