Paraben Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, satisfying combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone slaw, and creamy avocado that feels like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant ā except you made it yourself. The dressing is built entirely from fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos, so every element of the flavor comes from whole, recognizable ingredients rather than bottled sauces or preservative-laden condiments. That matters a lot when you're avoiding parabens, since many store-bought dressings and marinades sneak in preservatives that can be hard to spot on a label. Coconut aminos pull double duty here ā both in the tuna marinade and the slaw dressing ā delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth without any of the additives found in conventional soy sauce products. The tuna gets a quick sear in coconut oil until it's fully opaque and sliced into tender strips, then layered over the dressed slaw alongside ripe avocado for richness and healthy fat. Everything on the plate is fresh, whole, and clean, which makes this as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is impressive enough to serve to guests.
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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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