Simple Summertime Recipe by Rob Cirillo for Homegrown in Herkimer County

Homegrown in Herkimer County Features This Month’s Recipe:
Simple Summertime Salad

Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County Master Gardener Volunteers collaborate with Rob Cirillo, Owner and Chef, Stone Soup American Bistro and Beer Garden to benefit Loaves and Fishes Warming Center in Herkimer

This month’s recipe for Homegrown in Herkimer County, Rob Cirillo, owner of Stone Soup American Bistro and Beer Garden, is sharing a fun recipe for a Simple Summertime Salad.

This delicious salad recipe is being featured on the menu at Stone Soup American Bistro with proceeds from orders going to the Loaves and Fishes Warming Center so stop by the restaurant to benefit this worthy cause and try Rob’s delicious Simple Summertime Salad.

Rob Cirillo’s Simple Summertime Salad Recipe
(Gluten-free)

Sweet corn
Blueberries (or another berry, as desired)
Red onions
Baby arugula

Rob’s summertime salad takes just a few minutes to create. It’s made with locally grown corn, blueberries, red onions and baby arugula. In a large mixing bowl add all ingredients. Toss salad for serving.

Homegrown in Herkimer County

Homegrown in Herkimer County began as an idea during CCE Herkimer County Master Gardener Volunteer sessions. Volunteers along with Executive Director, Garet Livermore, came together to think about how Master Gardener Volunteers can get the word out about local produce in a fun and celebratory way. Volunteers approached Rob with an idea for an event, and it took off from there.

Recipes will be shared monthly through September with an opportunity to celebrate together on October 10, 2026, during the Homegrown in Herkimer County Country Fair at the Stone Soup American Bistro and Beer Garden located at 142 N. Main Street in Herkimer. The family-friendly Country Fair will truly be a celebration with plenty of food, pumpkin painting, soup and chili competition, produce judging, activities, the Veggie Van, and so much more. Master Gardener Volunteers will be available at the event to help with gardening questions and share information about the programs available through CCE Herkimer County.

The Homegrown in Herkimer County Country Fair has plenty of fun planned for the day, so mark your calendars, and watch for the recipes here on Mohawk Valley Today and on the CCE Herkimer County Blog (https://blogs.cornell.edu/cceherkimer/). Photos and video by Master Gardener, Gino Geruntino.

Published on July 27, 2026.