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Summer Quinoa Salad + The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook Giveaway

July 2, 2013 by hipfoodiemom 24 Comments

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Bright, light and flavorful Summer Quinoa Salad! I love eating mini heirloom tomatoes this way!

Farm-to-table.  This may or may not be a new phrase or term for you.

“Farm-to-table (or farm-to-fork) refers to the stages of the production of food: harvesting, storage, processing, packaging, sales, and eating it. Farm-to-table also refers to a movement concerned with producing food locally and delivering that food to local consumers. Linked to the local food movement, the movement is promoted by some in the agriculture, food service, and restaurant communities. It may also be associated with organic farming initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and community-supported agriculture.”

Because learning about food, where it comes from, how to grow it (to some extent), and cooking it, is kind of my thing now, I’m fascinated with this concept. It really wasn’t until we moved to Washington that this whole interest developed. And the fact that we are within arms reach of a few rather large farms here in Washington might have something to do with it.  I feel really fortunate being in the Pacific Northwest.  We have a great selection of local growers, ranchers, fishermen and artisans who help chefs, restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other places further their mission to provide the best possible farm-to-table experience for people.

When Tracey Medeiros reached out to me and introduced me to her new cookbook, The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook, I was so excited and immediately asked for this giveaway. Her beautiful cookbook features 150 home-grown recipes from the Green Mountain state.  “The Vermont Farm Table cookbook is a culinary tribute to Vermont’s farmers, food producers, and chefs, and to the inestimable benefits of buying local.  People in Vermont support of sustainable food systems not only enriches the landscape but promotes overall wellness for their communities.”

Each recipe was contributed by a local farm in Vermont. Some are culinary heirlooms, handed down from generation to generation; contributors have skillfully   created other recipes. With recipes like: Pecan and Caramel French Toast Soufflé, Currant Scones, Buttermilk Doughnuts, Butternut Squash Soup with Smokey Bacon and Maple Syrup, Celeriac, Fennel and Leek Chowder Baked in Winter Squash, Nettle Soup with Brioche Croutons, Polenta Bites Stuffed with Smoked Mozzarella, Pork Belly Braise, Vermont Spirited Apple Ice Cream and Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese Cake with Hazelnut Crust and Poached Pears! Heck, there’s even a recipe for a Korean Reuben Sandwich! I can’t wait to get cooking!

Yesterday was another warm day here in Seattle so thank God I had this fabulous Summer Quinoa Salad to keep me company. And because I had grilled corn from Sunday’s recipe, that part was already ready and I whipped this up super fast. This quinoa is fabulous.  The light, earthy taste of quinoa mixed with the sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, parsley and apple cider vinegar is absolutely delicious. I love that this recipe is so simple and can easily be substituted with other vegetables (local and in season). “Quinoa salad is also great with roasted buttermilk squash cubes and walnuts instead of the tomatoes and corn. In the winter, you can try sun-dried tomatoes and black olives with red wine vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar.”

Bright, light and flavorful Summer Quinoa Salad! I love eating mini heirloom tomatoes this way!

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Summer Quinoa Salad

I added the walnuts for some additional crunchiness and texture. Additionally, you can grill the corn and then cut from the cob.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main or Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ears corn kernels cut from cobs
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut into quarters I used mini heirloom tomatoes!
  • 4 scallions; diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup walnuts; crumbled
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the quinoa and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is completely absorbed, for about 10-15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly blackened on the outside and barely cooked on the inside, about 30 seconds. Spread the corn on a plate in a single layer to cool.
  • Transfer the corn to a large bowl and add the quinoa, tomatoes, scallions, and parsley. Stir in the vinegar and remaining tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe published here with permission from Tracey Medeiros. Recipe from The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook, page 62.

Bright, light and flavorful Summer Quinoa Salad! I love eating mini heirloom tomatoes this way!

And now for the fun part. Believe me, you WANT this cookbook.  (Open to residents within the United States only).

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Bright, light and flavorful Summer Quinoa Salad! I love eating mini heirloom tomatoes this way!

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    July 2, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I LOVE quinoa salads in the summer! One of my favorite combos is quinoa with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted zucchini, and feta. The book looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. Shaina says

    July 2, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    What a gorgeous summer salad. I can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
  3. Crista says

    July 2, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Looks really good! And I love your photos….

    Reply
  4. Grace says

    July 2, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    never tried quinoa. looking forward to it.

    Reply
  5. Amy Kim says

    July 2, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I’m a firm believer in the farm to table movement. I also love collecting good cookbooks and am a fan of the Green Mountain state!

    Reply
  6. Bonnie M says

    July 2, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I would love to win because I’m an avid cookbook collector, and these recipes sound simply delicious!

    Reply
  7. Maria G says

    July 2, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    I love farm to table food, I believe working with the best and finest a ingredients allows you to create new dishes that will showcase the freshest ingredients. As well as helping you eat in a better way without loosing all the flavor. I would love this book to keep my creativity flowing and allowing me to try new recipes!

    Reply
  8. madscar says

    July 3, 2013 at 1:22 am

    This is amazing! I love it:)

    Reply
  9. Linda | The Urban Mrs says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    My mom and I just talked about quinoa salad, but I haven’t found the recipe that I want to try. Love the book, too! I’m getting excited with fresh and organic ingredients.

    Reply
  10. Samantha Remington says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I love Quinoa tossed with butter beans and homemade lemon-pesto.

    Reply
  11. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    So simple and perfect salad for summer Alice. That book sounds wonderful.!

    Reply
  12. susie park says

    July 4, 2013 at 9:05 am

    i take quinoa for work almost everyday. love it.

    Reply
  13. Athena R says

    July 5, 2013 at 6:05 am

    I love cookbooks, and I love the whole aspect of farm to table.

    Reply
  14. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    July 5, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I’ve only rarely cooked with quinoa, but I like it as a substitute for rice in one of my favorite dinners: rice/quinoa topped with kale topped with a fried egg!

    Reply
  15. Carol Yemola says

    July 6, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I have never made quinoa and would love to learn how to do so.

    Reply
  16. Jenne says

    July 7, 2013 at 5:41 am

    Love cookbooks that are farm table style.

    Reply
  17. tina says

    July 7, 2013 at 7:39 am

    I’m trying to learn how to cook healthy meals for my family. I’d love this cook book

    Reply
  18. Sara says

    July 7, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Since I live near to Vermont, I would love this, especially to figure out how to make the most of local produce. (Though I agree, having just got back from Seattle, I think you are luckier in what grows locally!)

    Reply
  19. Elaine says

    July 7, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I cook with quinoa all the time, and just joined a local CSA….it would be great to have some new recipes to try!

    Reply
  20. Francine Anchondo says

    July 7, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I love getting new cookbooks

    Reply
  21. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    July 8, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I’m so excited because I have all of these ingredients at home right now and I was wondering what to make for dinner. This is SO happening tonight. I’m lucky to be in Vancouver for the same reasons – there are a lot of farms in the lower mainland of BC where I can get fresh, local, ethically raised produce and meat. I love it. I’ve become super conscious of where I get my food in the past few years. I just watched Food Inc. a few weeks ago and it was terrifying! Have you seen it? If not, it’s definitely worth checking out!

    Reply

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