Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, satisfying bowl that layers bold tropical flavor with serious texture ā crisp shredded cabbage, sweet carrots, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado all pulled together by a punchy ginger-lime dressing. The seared tuna is the star, marinated in coconut aminos and turmeric before hitting a hot skillet for a golden crust and tender, flaky center. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of cured meats, processed additives, and the preservatives that sneak into so many store-bought proteins and bottled sauces. Coconut aminos does the heavy lifting in place of conventional soy sauce, delivering that savory depth without any of the hidden extras you'd normally have to scrutinize on a label. The dressing comes together in minutes with fresh lime juice, grated ginger, olive oil, and a touch of turmeric ā nothing processed, nothing questionable. It's the kind of meal that feels like a restaurant plate but is completely built from whole, clean ingredients you can trust.
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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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