Cinnamon Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant, fresh dish brings together seared tuna, a crunchy two-cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado in a way that feels both light and deeply satisfying. The dressing is built on fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos ā bold, layered flavors that don't need a single warming spice that could cause a problem. That's genuinely good news, because so many Asian-inspired dressings and marinades sneak in cinnamon or five-spice blends that make label-reading exhausting. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The tuna gets a quick sear in coconut oil until perfectly opaque, then rests and slices into tender strips that fan beautifully over the dressed slaw. Ripe avocado adds richness and rounds out the brightness of all that lime, making each bite feel complete. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with minimal fuss.
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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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