Barley Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, bold combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado that feels like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant. The dressing is built on fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and coconut aminos, delivering that punchy, tangy depth without a drop of soy sauce or any grain-based ingredient. For anyone navigating a barley-free lifestyle, packaged dressings and marinades are often a minefield of hidden grain derivatives ā this one is made entirely from scratch with clean, whole-food ingredients you can verify yourself. The tuna gets a quick marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger before hitting a hot skillet, developing a gorgeous golden crust in just a few minutes per side. Resting the fish before slicing keeps it juicy, and fanning those strips over the dressed slaw makes for a genuinely stunning plate. Creamy avocado slices round everything out, adding richness that balances the zippy citrus dressing beautifully. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with straightforward technique and a short ingredient list.
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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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