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Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches Recipe

Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

Discover how to make flavorful Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches featuring a creamy, herb-infused spread layered with fresh vegetables and savory meats, perfect for parties or light lunches.


Ingredients

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For the Italian Cream Cheese Spread

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup good quality mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

For the Pinwheels

  • 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • Italian Cream Cheese Spread above
  • 4 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 sweet onion, very thinly sliced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, very thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced salami
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced capocollo
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced ham (preferably smoked)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spread: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and dried basil. Mix until smooth and set aside at room temperature.
  2. Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread each tortilla evenly with the prepared Italian Cream Cheese Spread.
  3. Add Vegetables and Meats: Evenly sprinkle shredded lettuce over each spread, then layer thin slices of onion and tomato. Top with the sliced salami, capocollo, and ham, dividing equally among the tortillas.
  4. Roll and Slice: Roll each tortilla tightly into a log, then secure with toothpicks if needed. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.

Notes

  • For easier rolling, chill the assembled tortillas for 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Feel free to customize the meats and vegetables based on preference.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (approximately 1 inch thick slice)
  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg