Turkey Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a vibrant, flavor-packed bowl that brings together seared tuna, a crunchy two-cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado in a way that feels both fresh and deeply satisfying. The dressing is the real star ā fresh lime juice, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric create a bright, tangy coating that clings to every shred of cabbage and carrot. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, keeping the marinade and dressing clean and free from common hidden additives you'd find in bottled sauces. The tuna gets a quick sear in coconut oil until perfectly opaque, then rests and slices into tender strips that fan beautifully over the slaw. Ripe avocado adds a buttery richness that balances the citrusy heat of the ginger-lime dressing without weighing anything down. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive on the plate but comes together with straightforward steps and ingredients you can easily source and trust.
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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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