Oats Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant, fresh dish brings together seared tuna, a crunchy two-cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado in a way that feels like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant ā except you made it yourself. The dressing is built on fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric, giving every strand of cabbage and carrot a bright, punchy coating that's completely grain-free by nature. There's no soy sauce, no hidden grain-based thickeners, and absolutely nothing derived from oats anywhere in the ingredient list, so you can dig in without second-guessing a single component. Searing the tuna in coconut oil over high heat creates a beautifully golden crust while keeping the inside tender, and slicing it against the grain means every bite is clean and easy to eat over the slaw. The ripe avocado layered on top adds a buttery richness that balances the zippy lime dressing perfectly. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with straightforward steps and pantry-friendly ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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