MSG Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant dish 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 from fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos ā a soy sauce alternative that delivers deep, savory flavor without any added glutamates. That swap is the quiet hero here, because traditional soy sauce is one of the most common hidden sources of MSG in otherwise clean recipes. Every ingredient on this list is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. The tuna gets a quick marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger before hitting a hot skillet, building a golden crust that's genuinely hard to resist. Sliced avocado adds richness that balances the bright, zippy dressing, and the shredded cabbage and carrots keep every bite satisfying and fresh. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate and feels even better knowing there's nothing in it you'd want to leave out.
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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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