Name: Insalata di Grano con Pomodoro, Tonno, e Capperi
Yield: Serves 3 to 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (200 g) durum wheat berries; 1 bay leaf; Zest of 1/2 orange, in 1 piece or strips; Salt; 1 pound (450 g) ripe tomatoes; Sugar; 1 can (6 1/8 oz / 173 g) albacore or solid white tuna fish, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; Pinch of ground hot pepper; 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (30 g) fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, mint, or whatever you have, chopped

(Wheat Berry Salad with Tomatoes, Tuna, and Capers)

Kamut, a strain of wheat said to date back to ancient Egypt and now widely available in health-food stores, is a good substitute for Sicilian durum wheat. It is very similar in taste and texture when cooked. Spelt, though a bit chewier, is also acceptable. It too is available in health-food stores.

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