Grapefruit Carpaccio with Fennel Tartare and Pistachios

Want to try a starter that's different from the usual salad? How about this fruity and fresh grapefruit carpaccio with fennel tartare and roasted pistachios on top? Bring it on! This recipe practically made itself in around fifteen minutes before you could dig right in. It’s vibrante, refreshing and delicious. I used pink grapefruit, but blood orange would be another great substitute.

2 Medium grapefruit, peeled and thinly sliced

1 Small fennel bulb

A few Mint leaves

1 tsp Maille Dijon orange mustard

2 tbsp White balsamic vinegar

4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 pinch Sea salt

Freshly milled black pepper

20 g Pistachios, roasted and salted

For the carpaccio, peel the grapefruit, removing all of the white pith. Cut the grapefruit into very thin slices with a sharp knife – as thin as possible. Wash and dry the fennel, remove the stalk, cut into small cubes and season lightly with salt.
Add the diced fennel to the dressing and mix. Wash ming leaves, shake dry and chop finely.
Mix the mustard, white balsamic vinegar, mint leaves, olive oil, salt and pepper. Then mix with the fennel and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
Arrange the grapefruit slices on a plate, slightly overlapping. Spread the fennel tartare on top and decorate with extra ming leaves and sprinkle with pistachios.

20 comments:

DEZMOND 19/10/25 12:53: Looks refreshing! Hope you are having a nice Sunday lunch, it was minus 1 this morgen when I woke up LOL
David M. Gascoigne, 19/10/25 13:39: I will take out a mortgage to buy pistachios and perhaps try this!
My name is Erika. 19/10/25 13:52: I like grapefruit, but it interacts with a med I take so none for me. :( This looks tasty. I bet orange would work too, like a nice blood orange.
Tom 19/10/25 13:59: ...like Erika, I LOVE grapefruit, but I can't eat it.
ellie 19/10/25 15:17: Such an interesting combination.
Caitlin&Megan 19/10/25 15:18: First time I have seen this. I love grapefruit!
Anonymous 19/10/25 15:40: What a nice combination of flavors and textures. Karen (Back Road Journal)
Lola Martínez 19/10/25 15:56: Para ser sincera el pomelo no me gusta mucho, pero quizás preparado así tenga otro sabor que me atraiga más. Todo es probar.
Brian's Home Blog 19/10/25 16:50: That looks so darn good!
Christine 19/10/25 17:04: Looks good.
JoAnna 19/10/25 19:12: Hello dear Angie. The dish looks delicious! Great idea!
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Warmest regards and I wish you a wonderful new week.
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eileeninmd 19/10/25 20:15: Hello,
This looks interesting, the combination of ingredients.
Take care, have a wonderful week!
Rainbow Evening 19/10/25 20:55: love pistachio ..... yummy
Linda's Relaxing Lair 19/10/25 21:39: Interesting recipe, Angie. Thank you for sharing this. 😊
Lowcarb team member 19/10/25 21:58: Many thanks for sharing this recipe.

All the best Jan
roentare 19/10/25 22:22: The cuisine is looking so good. What a great recipe
DeniseinVA 19/10/25 22:23: Refreshing, nutritious and delicious :)
foodtravelandwine 19/10/25 23:28: What a great idea! I love grapefruit and with fennel must be delicious!!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
Evening With A Sandwich 20/10/25 00:38: OMG Angie, I love this! What a clever twist on grapefruit. Beautiful. Citrus is coming into season here and there will be plenty of grapefruit. I am saving this recipe!
J.P. Alexander 20/10/25 01:13: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.