Legume 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 ā all tied together with a zippy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once. The marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger gives the tuna a gorgeous golden crust when it hits a hot skillet, and slicing it against the grain keeps every strip tender and juicy. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, which means the whole recipe stays completely free of soy and legume-derived ingredients without sacrificing any of that savory depth. The dressing ā fresh lime juice, grated ginger, lime zest, and a touch of turmeric ā soaks into the shredded cabbage and carrots beautifully, so every forkful is punchy and vibrant. Fanning ripe avocado over the top adds richness that balances the acidity and makes the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with one skillet and a mixing bowl, making it an easy weeknight win that doesn't feel like a compromise at all.
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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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