Description
These Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches are a flavor-packed, easy appetizer or lunch option! Made with soft tortillas, savory deli meats, crisp veggies, and a creamy Italian spread, they’re perfect for parties, meal prep, or a quick grab-and-go snack. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Italian Cream Cheese Spread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (good quality)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
For the Pinwheels
- 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
- 4 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 sweet onion, very thinly sliced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced
- 8 oz thinly sliced salami
- 8 oz thinly sliced capocollo
- 8 oz thinly sliced smoked ham
Instructions
Make the Italian Cream Cheese Spread
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and basil until smooth.
Assemble the Pinwheels
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface and spread the Italian cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded lettuce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Layer thinly sliced onions and tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
- Evenly distribute salami, capocollo, and ham over each tortilla.
Roll & Slice
- Tightly roll each tortilla into a log and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add banana peppers, roasted red peppers, or provolone cheese to the layers.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Prep the rolls a few hours in advance, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and slice before serving.
- Low-Carb Option – Use low-carb tortillas or wrap the filling in large lettuce leaves instead.
