Mexican Tuna Salad with Avocado and Cilantro | CookOS

Mexican Tuna Salad

Name: Mexican Tuna Salad with Avocado and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup white onion, diced; 2 roma tomatoes, diced; 1 jalapeño, diced; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 avocados, diced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 lime, juiced; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; Tortilla chips, for serving

This Mexican tuna salad combines canned tuna with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice for a vibrant, quick-prep dish that works as both a dip and standalone salad.

🌍Mexican 🏷️Tuna salad 🏷️Dip 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Snack 🏷️No-cook

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Total

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup white onion, diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lime, juiced
3 tbsp mayonnaise
Tortilla chips, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and flaked tuna.
2
Dice the white onion and add it to the bowl with the tuna.
3
Dice the roma tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
4
Dice the jalapeño and add it to the bowl. Remove seeds for less heat if desired.
5
Chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl.
6
Dice the avocados and add them to the mixture.
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad.
9
Add the mayonnaise to the bowl.
10
Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined.
11
Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Drain canned tuna thoroughly by pressing it against the can with a fork to remove excess liquid and prevent a watery salad.
Dice avocados last and fold gently into the salad just before serving to maintain chunks and prevent browning.
Toast tortilla chips lightly before serving for better texture and flavor contrast with the creamy salad.
Taste and adjust lime juice and salt to balance the heat from the jalapeño—more lime brightens the dish.

Substitutions

White onion → red onion (adds sweetness and color, use less if you prefer milder flavor)
Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt or sour cream (lighter texture, slightly tangier)
Fresh cilantro → fresh parsley (milder herb note, different cultural flavor profile)
Jalapeño → serrano pepper (spicier heat) or omit entirely (no heat)