Summer recipes with local varieties from Mallorca
Summer in Mallorca is an explosion of colors and flavors. The gardens come alive, and in the kitchens fresh, simple dishes are prepared that are full of Mediterranean essence. But the true value of each recipe begins long before the pot is put on the fire: it is born from the seed.
At Varietats Locals we believe in a cuisine that connects with the land. That's why we offer you a selection of summer recipes made with local Mallorcan varieties. And if you want to grow the ingredients yourself, here you will also find when and how to sow them. This way, you close the circle: from seed to plate.
Summer cuisine: flavor, freshness and proximity
Summer dishes are light, hydrating and tasty. On this page you will find salads, cold creams, cakes and recipes with typical Mallorcan summer products, such as ramellet tomatoes, hedgehog melons and white onions.
In addition to being easy to prepare, these recipes help you make the most of the garden, respecting natural cycles and promoting healthy and sustainable eating.
Summer recipes with seasonal products
Cold hedgehog melon cream
This cold cream is a refreshing and surprising proposition, made with hedgehog melon, cooking cream and herba-sana.
Main ingredients
- Hedgehog melon.
- Cream for cooking.
- Salt.
Mallorcan white onion cake with fig jam
This cake combines the sweetness of white onion Mallorcan and fig jam with a crispy base of homemade dough.
Main ingredients
- Mallorcan white onions.
- Fig jam.
- Goat cheese or sobrasada.
Pickled ramellet tomato with white onion and lampuga fish
Sheisha collection coke with red onion and Figs de la Senyora
When to sow local summer varieties?
Do you want to grow your own ingredients for future seasons? Here is the sowing calendar for the main varieties.
Mallorcan white onion
You can start at sow from October i it is transplanted three or four weeks later.
"Eriçó" melon
Yes sowing from mid-April to the end of May, and is harvested from July to early September.
Branch tomato
Yes sowing from mid-January to April. It can be transplanted from April to May, and harvested from July to October.
Do you want to start your own vegetable garden? Visit our local variety seed store.
Why cook with seasonal products?
Cooking with seasonal products is not just a healthy option, it is an attitude that transforms the way we eat.
Each seasonal dish is a way of taking care of our production model and the culture that surrounds it.
- More flavor: harvested at their optimum point of ripeness.
- More nutrients: Nature gives us what the body needs at every moment.
- More sustainability: we reduce the environmental impact by avoiding forced production or long-distance transport.
- More rooting: we connect with recipes, flavors and varieties that are living heritage.
Frequently asked questions about summer recipes
What are the best summer recipes in Mallorca?
Fresh dishes such as cold creams, cakes, pickles or trempó are ideal for this time of year.
What seasonal ingredients can be sown now?
It depends on the month. Check the planting calendar to see when to start with melon, tomato or white onion.
Can I adapt the recipes if I don't have all the ingredients?
Yes. But if you want to know the authentic taste of Mallorca, we recommend you try local varieties.