Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
Every ingredient in this vibrant bowl earns its place through real, whole-food flavor ā no dyes, no shortcuts, no synthetic anything. The vivid colors you see here come entirely from purple cabbage, turmeric, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro, which means the plate looks stunning without a drop of artificial coloring anywhere near it. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce in both the marinade and the dressing, delivering that savory depth while keeping the ingredient list clean and recognizable. The lime-ginger dressing is whisked together from scratch in minutes, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in it. Seared tuna gets a golden turmeric crust, then rests and slices beautifully over the tangy, crunchy slaw with creamy avocado fanned alongside. It's the kind of meal that looks like serious effort but comes together with a hot skillet and a good knife. Fresh, bold, and completely free of anything that doesn't belong on your plate.
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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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