Sun-Dried Tomato & Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches Recipe
These Sun-Dried Tomato & Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches are a delicious, easy-to-make finger food perfect for gatherings or a light lunch. Featuring a creamy spread of sun-dried tomatoes and cream cheese, layered with sliced turkey, cheese, and fresh lettuce, all rolled into soft tortilla wraps and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 pinwheel sandwiches (6-7 per tortilla)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
- 2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4-5 dashes Tabasco sauce
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Pinwheel Sandwiches
- 2 tortilla wraps, 9 inch
- 150-200 g sliced turkey breast
- 4-6 leaves of lettuce, Boston or butter lettuce
- 6 slices cheese (cheddar, provolone, Monterey jack, or Havarti)
Instructions
- Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Spread: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, and Tabasco sauce. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay out the two tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread the sun-dried tomato cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of each tortilla.
- Layer the Fillings: Arrange 4-5 slices of turkey breast on top of the cream cheese spread, leaving a small space on one edge to facilitate rolling. Then lay the cheese slices and the lettuce leaves along the center of the tortilla.
- Roll the Tortillas: Starting at the side opposite the open space, roll the tortilla tightly towards the edge that has no fillings, ensuring a firm and even roll. This prevents the ingredients from shifting or falling out.
- Chill the Rolls: Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a baking dish or wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve—this helps the pinwheels hold their shape and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and Serve: With a sharp knife, cut each tortilla roll into 1-inch thick slices to create 6-7 pinwheels per wrap. Secure each pinwheel with a toothpick if desired for easy serving.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey with chicken or ham according to preference.
- Use your favorite cheese variety for different flavor profiles.
- For a spicier version, add extra Tabasco or finely chopped jalapeño to the spread.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge, making them ideal for parties and picnics.
- Wrap the pinwheels tightly to maintain their shape and prevent drying out.
