Honey Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant bowl delivers bold, fresh flavors without a drop of sweetener anywhere in the recipe ā no honey, no maple syrup, nothing. The dressing gets all its brightness from fresh lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger, while coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly umami depth that ties everything together beautifully. A colorful tangle of green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallions, and cilantro forms the base, and it soaks up that zippy dressing like a dream. The tuna is quickly seared in coconut oil after a short marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger ā just enough time to build a gorgeous crust while keeping the inside tender. Creamy avocado slices draped over the top add richness that balances the citrusy kick of the slaw. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with straightforward pantry staples and one good skillet. A squeeze of extra lime right before eating pulls every element into focus.
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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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