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
- 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.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread each tortilla evenly with the prepared Italian Cream Cheese Spread.
- 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.
- 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
