Nightshade Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, satisfying combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado ā all tied together with a punchy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once. Avoiding nightshades can make bold, flavorful cooking feel like a challenge, especially when so many marinades and dressings quietly rely on tomato, peppers, or paprika for depth. Here, coconut aminos and freshly grated ginger do all the heavy lifting, delivering that savory, complex backbone without a single nightshade in sight. The turmeric-brushed tuna gets a quick sear in coconut oil until perfectly opaque, then rests and slices beautifully over the dressed slaw. Carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro keep the vegetable mix colorful and fresh, while ripe avocado adds richness that makes the whole plate feel genuinely indulgent. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the table but comes together with straightforward technique and a short ingredient list.
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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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