Pecan Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This vibrant bowl is a serious crowd-pleaser ā bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor from every angle. The slaw brings together two kinds of cabbage, julienned carrots, scallions, and cilantro, all tossed in a punchy lime-ginger dressing built on coconut aminos and a hit of turmeric. The tuna gets a quick marinade in those same warm spices before being seared in coconut oil until perfectly opaque, then sliced against the grain into tender strips. Creamy avocado rounds everything out and balances the citrusy zing beautifully. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact from nut-heavy sauces or garnishes that often sneak into Asian-inspired dishes. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with straightforward technique and a short ingredient list. Whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding a table, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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