Artificial Flavors Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant bowl is a masterclass in bold, clean flavor ā bright lime, warming ginger, and golden turmeric come together in a way that feels anything but plain. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: fresh limes, real grated ginger root, coconut aminos, and whole tuna steaks seared in coconut oil until perfectly cooked through. There's no seasoning packet, no bottled marinade, and no mystery extract doing the heavy lifting, which makes it a genuinely satisfying choice when you're trying to avoid lab-derived flavor additives. The slaw itself is a colorful tangle of green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a zippy dressing that comes together in minutes. Creamy avocado slices draped over the top round out the dish with richness that balances the citrusy heat beautifully. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but relies entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients to deliver every bit of that flavor.
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4 servings
For the tuna
- 1 lb tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the tuna marinates, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
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