Chicken Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, satisfying bowl that layers bold flavors and contrasting textures in a way that feels both fresh and deeply satisfying. A quick coconut aminos and turmeric marinade gives the tuna steaks a savory, golden crust when seared in coconut oil, while the inside stays tender and flaky. The slaw underneath ā a mix of green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro ā gets tossed in a punchy ginger-lime dressing that ties everything together with a citrusy kick. Creamy avocado slices finish each plate, adding richness that balances all that brightness. Every ingredient here is naturally free from poultry, so there's no substitution work or label-checking required ā just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The coconut aminos pull double duty in both the marinade and the dressing, keeping the flavor cohesive without relying on soy sauce or any hidden additives. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this one comes together with minimal fuss and maximum payoff.
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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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