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Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh.
Add the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado to the bowl with the tuna.
To make the cilantro-pepita pesto, combine the pepitas, fresh cilantro, jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat, if desired), garlic cloves, olive oil, lime juice and zest, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor.
Blend the pesto ingredients until you achieve a coarse, spoonable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add the cilantro-pepita pesto to the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro or pepitas if desired. Enjoy your Mexican Spicy Tuna Salad with Cilantro-Pepita Pesto!