Hazelnut Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant bowl brings together seared tuna, a crunchy two-cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado in a way that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. The dressing is built on fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric ā bold, tangy, and completely free of any tree nut ingredients that can sneak into store-bought dressings and marinades. Every component in this recipe is naturally nut-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The tuna gets a quick marinade before hitting a hot skillet, developing a golden sear while staying juicy inside, and slicing it against the grain means every strip is tender rather than tough. Julienned carrots and scallion greens add crunch and color to the slaw, while the cilantro keeps things bright and fresh. Fanning ripe avocado over the top adds richness that ties the whole plate together without weighing it down. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive enough for guests but is genuinely easy enough for a weeknight.
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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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