Soy Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
Bright, zesty, and loaded with color, this dish is a serious crowd-pleaser that comes together with clean, whole-food ingredients from start to finish. The dressing leans on coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, which means you get that savory, slightly sweet depth without any soy in sight ā a swap that works beautifully and tastes completely intentional. Fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric give the slaw a punchy, aromatic kick that clings to every shred of cabbage and carrot. The tuna gets a quick marinade in the same flavor profile before hitting a hot skillet with coconut oil, building a golden sear in just a few minutes per side. Creamy avocado slices draped over the top balance all that brightness with richness, making each bite feel satisfying and complete. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but doesn't demand much from you in the kitchen ā just good ingredients treated simply and well.
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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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