Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, bold combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado ā all pulled together by a punchy ginger-lime dressing that you'll want to put on everything. The marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger gives the fish a gorgeous golden crust when it hits a hot skillet, while the interior stays tender and juicy. Every component here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers ā no store-bought dressings, no packaged sauces, nothing that typically sneaks in unwanted additives. The dressing is simply whisked together from lime juice, olive oil, fresh ginger, and coconut aminos, so you know exactly what's going into it. Shredding the cabbage, julienning the carrots, and letting the slaw sit while the tuna sears means the flavors meld beautifully without any extra effort. Sliced avocado on top adds richness that balances the citrusy heat, making each plate feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of clean, vibrant meal that proves you don't need a single shortcut ingredient to eat really, really 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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