--- title: Christmas starter recipes | EAT ME description: Start your Christmas dinner off extra festive with the tastiest Christmas starter recipes. From carambola carpaccio to dragon fruit with melon and raw ham. Get inspired here! image: https://explore.eatme.eu/hubfs/Carambola%20-%20Carambola%20carpaccio.jpg --- [Back to Home](https://www.eatme.eu/en) [![logo](https://explore.eatme.eu/hubfs/media/eat-me-logo.svg "Terug naar home")](https://www.eatme.eu/en) menu [Products](https://www.eatme.eu/en/products) [Recipes](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes) [Where to buy](https://www.eatme.eu/en/where-to-buy) [About EAT ME](https://www.eatme.eu/en/about-eat-me) Sustainability [Sustainability](https://www.eatme.eu/en/sustainability) [Apeel](https://www.eatme.eu/en/sustainability/apeel) [Recyclable packaging](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recyclable-packaging) [Blog](https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog) [Contact](https://www.eatme.eu/en/contact) English [Deutsch](https://explore.eatme.eu/de/blog/weihnachtsrezepte-für-vorspeisen) [Nederlands](https://explore.eatme.eu/nl/blog/kerstrecepten-voor-het-voorgerecht) [Christmas](https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/tag/christmas) [Passion fruit](https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/tag/passion-fruit) [Dragon fruit](https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/tag/dragon-fruit) [Starters](https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/tag/starters) [Pomegranate](https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/tag/pomegranate) 8 November 2021, laatste update 8 November 2021 # Christmas starter recipes ![Christmas starter recipes | EAT ME](https://explore.eatme.eu/hubfs/Carambola%20-%20Carambola%20carpaccio.jpg?width=1600) SHARE [mailto:info@example.com?&subject=&body=https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/christmas-starter-recipes](mailto:info@example.com?&subject=&body=https://explore.eatme.eu/en/blog/christmas-starter-recipes) Are you already planning your Christmas menu? It's always a challenge to serve something new and surprising each year. But by adding an exciting ingredient, or giving a twist to a tried and trusted favourite, you can shine again this Christmas! First up are the starters. We've selected the best recipes for you. ## [Carambola carpaccio](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/carambola-carpaccio) Carpaccio has been a favourite starter for many years. But this carambola carpaccio is just a little out of the ordinary. The star shaped carambola make this carpaccio a perfect Christmas starter and this recipe is gluten-free and lactose-free. So everyone can enjoy it! [![Carambola - Carambola carpaccio](https://explore.eatme.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Carambola%20-%20Carambola%20carpaccio.jpg?width=1200&name=Carambola%20-%20Carambola%20carpaccio.jpg)](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/carambola-carpaccio) # [Tuna tartare with raspberry-strawberry](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/tuna-tartare-with-raspberry-strawberry) Tuna tartare is a very popular starter. Use our EAT ME [mango](https://www.eatme.eu/en/products/fruit/ready-to-eat-fruit/mango), [avocado](https://www.eatme.eu/en/products/fruit/ready-to-eat-fruit/avocado) and [raspberry-strawberries](https://www.eatme.eu/en/products/fruit/berries/raspberry-strawberries) to give this delicious Christmas starter an exotic twist. Please note that raspberry-strawberries are a seasonal product and not always available. Not available at your local supermarket? Then use raspberries instead. [![Avocado - Tonijntartaar met framboos-aardbei](https://explore.eatme.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Avocado%20-%20Tonijntartaar%20met%20framboos-aardbei.jpg?width=1200&name=Avocado%20-%20Tonijntartaar%20met%20framboos-aardbei.jpg)](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/tuna-tartare-with-raspberry-strawberry) # [Dragon fruit with melon and raw ham](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/dragon-fruit-with-melon-and-raw-ham) This refreshing dragon fruit and melon salad is a picture on a plate. It's actually an exotic twist on the familiar melon served with ham. The flavour of dragon fruit combines superbly with the other ingredients. [![Drakenfruit - Drakenfruitsalade met meloen en rauwe ham 2](https://explore.eatme.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Drakenfruit%20-%20Drakenfruitsalade%20met%20meloen%20en%20rauwe%20ham%202.jpg?width=2500&name=Drakenfruit%20-%20Drakenfruitsalade%20met%20meloen%20en%20rauwe%20ham%202.jpg)](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/dragon-fruit-with-melon-and-raw-ham) # [Grilled aubergine with pomegranate and feta](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/grilled-aubergine-with-pomegranate-and-feta) Although aubergine is not used very often as a starter, we highly recommend this grilled aubergine recipe. The pomegranate seeds bring a dash of freshness. [![Granaatappel - Gegrilde aubergine met granaatappel en feta](https://explore.eatme.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Granaatappel%20-%20Gegrilde%20aubergine%20met%20granaatappel%20en%20feta.jpg?width=1200&name=Granaatappel%20-%20Gegrilde%20aubergine%20met%20granaatappel%20en%20feta.jpg)](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/grilled-aubergine-with-pomegranate-and-feta) Be inspired by even more Christmas starter recipes. 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