Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Printable View)
Colorful Italian pinwheels with salami, provolone, pesto cream cheese and crisp veggies—serve chilled.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wraps & Spreads
01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch each)
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons pesto, store-bought or homemade
→ Meats & Cheeses
04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
05 - 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked deli ham
06 - 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
09 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with pesto until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
02 - Place one tortilla flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface, reaching nearly to the edges.
03 - Arrange slices of salami, ham, and provolone cheese evenly over the spread.
04 - Top with an even layer of diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a generous handful of baby spinach leaves.
05 - Starting at one edge of the tortilla, tightly roll into a log for a neat spiral.
06 - Repeat the assembling and rolling process with remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Carefully wrap each rolled tortilla log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to facilitate clean slicing.
08 - Using a sharp serrated knife, trim the ends from each log and slice each tortilla into 6 even pinwheels.
09 - Place the pinwheels cut side up on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
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- They look incredibly impressive, but come together in less than half an hour—no oven needed.
- The playful spirals mean everyone can grab a bite without awkwardly wrangling a sandwich.
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- Slicing too soon leads to pinwheels unrolling and fillings escaping everywhere—patience really pays off.
- Swapping in sun-dried tomato or spinach wraps makes everything a little brighter, both in taste and color.
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- Always use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion—pressing down flattens the spirals.
- Mixing pesto into the cream cheese instead of layering it keeps everything from sliding apart.