Viral Mexican-Style Tuna Salad - My Way

A bright and flavorful Mexican Tuna Salad made with lime, jalapeño brine, cilantro, sweet onion, and creamy mayo, with a touch of soy sauce for depth. Fresh, zesty, and perfect with crackers, tostadas, or stuffed into a tomato.

How to Make the Viral Mexican-Style Tuna Salad, My Way

Life lately has been a little slower around here. I’ve been down with a virus for a few days, which put me behind more than I expected, but I’m finally easing back into the kitchen and catching up where I can. If you’ve ever had one of those weeks where everything feels a step behind, you’re in good company. Today’s recipe was exactly the kind of bright, simple bowl I needed to get back into the swing of things.

Some recipes go viral because they’re flashy on camera… and some go viral because they’re actually really good.

This Mexican Tuna Salad was one of those TikTok darlings that sounded incredible, but when I made it at home, it landed a little flat. Not that it was bad, not at all, but it just seemed to be missing that spark that makes you want to go back for another bite.

So, I did what I do when a recipe needs a little love: I made it "My Way!"

Instant Pot Tuna Noodle

A creamy, comforting Instant Pot Tuna Noodle recipe made with pantry staples, tender egg noodles, and a silky mushroom sauce. A quick, cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Supper

There’s something about tuna noodle casserole that just feels like home — the kind of meal that shows up when life is busy, the pantry is full, and you need dinner to take care of you a little. This Instant Pot version brings all that creamy, nostalgic comfort but with a modern shortcut that makes it weeknight‑easy.

The noodles cook perfectly and the sauce turns silky without any fuss. It’s simple, cozy, and exactly the kind of recipe you keep tucked in your back pocket for the nights when you want something warm and familiar.

And it's a great Lent-friendly option too!

A classic tuna salad made with grated, boiled eggs.

Grated Egg Tuna Salad

I liked the texture of the grated egg salad I shared recently so much, that I decided to make a tuna salad like it! Grating the eggs makes for a creamier result over chopping them.

I pretty much followed the lines of my classic tuna salad, though I did change up the proportions a bit - more tuna, more egg and onion powder in place of green onion.

Tuna salad, made and dressed in the style of Jimmy John's sandwich shop.

Tuna Salad Jimmy John's Style

While I have passed by their location in Biloxi several times, I have never eaten at a Jimmy John's and it has nothing to do with any kind of controversy with the original owner.

Truth is, I cook so much so we rarely eat out anywhere, unless I'm just exhausted and there aren't any leftovers that appeal to me! Plus, it ain't cheap to eat out these days now is it?

Heck, fast food isn't even a cheaper option anymore either. A family-sized dinner from a great fried chicken restaurant can be $40 or more y'all!