This dish is a bright, bold combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado ā the kind of meal that looks like it came from a coastal restaurant but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. The tuna steaks get a quick marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger before hitting a hot skillet, building a golden crust that locks in all that savory depth. Meanwhile, the slaw ā shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro ā gets tossed in a punchy lime-ginger dressing that's tangy, a little earthy, and completely addictive. Fanning sliced avocado over the top adds richness that balances the acidity of the dressing beautifully. Every component here is naturally free of meat while still delivering serious protein and satisfying texture, which is exactly what you want when a salad needs to actually feel like a meal. The coconut aminos do double duty in both the marinade and the dressing, keeping the flavor cohesive without any soy or gluten concerns. Squeeze a little extra lime over everything right before eating and you'll wonder why you don't make this every week.
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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.
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While the tuna marinates, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
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