Yeast 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. A zesty lime-and-ginger dressing coats a crunchy two-cabbage slaw, while seared tuna brings a savory, golden-edged richness that makes the whole thing feel like a restaurant-worthy meal. Creamy avocado slices round it out, adding that buttery contrast that ties everything together beautifully. The entire recipe leans on whole, clean ingredients like coconut aminos, fresh citrus, and real ginger, so there's nothing hidden to worry about ā no fermented additives, no sneaky leavening agents, just food that's genuinely good. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that deep, savory depth you'd normally get from soy sauce without any of the fermentation concerns that come with it. Searing the tuna in coconut oil over high heat gives you a gorgeous crust in just a few minutes per side, and slicing it against the grain keeps every piece tender. Whether you're navigating dietary restrictions or just craving something light and satisfying, this one delivers on every front.
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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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