Beat the Heat with These Refreshing Seasonal Products from the Parc Agrari

It’s true — it’s incredibly hot, but it’s much easier to cope with the heat if you cool down with seasonal products from the Parc Agrari. Fruit and vegetables that fill the market stalls during the summer are our best allies when it comes to staying cool. In this blog post, we recommend some of the seasonal products from the Parc Agrari that you should be eating this summer, suggest a few recipes, and provide a list of places where you can buy them — as well as restaurants where you can enjoy them.

Cucumber

Refreshing and low in calories, cucumber is ideal for hydration thanks to its high water content. It also aids digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties. It can be eaten raw in salads or used in drinks.

Recipe: Slice the cucumber thinly and mix it with natural yoghurt, chopped mint, a dash of lemon, and a pinch of salt. Serve chilled as a dip or a refreshing side for spicy dishes.

Melon

Melon, rich in water, vitamin C and antioxidants, is a refreshing fruit that helps maintain hydration and supports healthy skin and the immune system. It’s ideal for summer, whether eaten on its own or in sweet and savoury dishes.

Recipe: Cut the melon into cubes and place them on a plate. Add thin slices of cured ham and a few fresh mint leaves. Drizzle with a little lemon juice or olive oil for a light and elegant starter.

Tomato

Tomatoes, rich in lycopene and vitamin C, are powerful antioxidants that promote heart and skin health. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or as part of sauces.

Recipe: Slice ripe tomatoes and lay them out on a plate. Add fresh mozzarella and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper for a classic Caprese salad.

Peach

Juicy and sweet, peaches are a good source of fibre, vitamin A and antioxidants. They support digestion and help maintain healthy skin. Enjoy them fresh, in desserts, or grilled.

Recipe: Halve the peaches and remove the stone. Grill them or cook in a hot pan with a little honey until golden. Serve with Greek yoghurt and chopped walnuts.

Watermelon

With its high water content, watermelon is perfect for staying hydrated in summer. It provides vitamin C, lycopene, and antioxidants. Best enjoyed fresh, in smoothies or salads.

Recipe: Cut the watermelon into cubes and mix with crumbled feta cheese, mint leaves and a splash of lemon juice. A refreshing and tasty summer salad.

Where to eat them

In El Prat de Llobregat, the city where we’re based, many restaurants include products from the Parc Agrari in their dishes. 9Cèntric, Restaurant Catalunya i Aragó, and Viva (vegetarian cuisine) are just a few. You can discover more on this website.

Where to buy them

Without doubt, the Mercat de Pagès in El Prat de Llobregat is the ideal place to buy seasonal products from the Parc Agrari. You’ll find it on Saturday mornings in Pau Casals Square.

You can also buy these products at the Mercat municipal in Plaça de la Vila throughout the week, except Sundays when the market is closed, as well as in shops like El Rebost del Pagès and La Masia, Fruites i verdures, among others.

At Mucha Masia, in line with our commitment to sustainability, we’ve always supported locally grown food from the Parc Agrari. These zero-kilometre products promote food sovereignty, which is essential in the fight against climate change.