This pinwheel sandwich recipe is so easy to make as it combines tortillas, cream cheese, deli meat, bell peppers, carrots, spinach, and cabbage to create a delicious and easy lunch. Serve a whole tray of pinwheel sandwiches at your next brunch, baby shower, or gathering with friends.

Pinwheel Sandwiches

Pinwheel sandwiches add a little spice to the traditional sandwich. They are easy to make, don’t become as soggy as a traditional sandwich, and are perfect to serve to kids, adults, guests, and more. Once you make these, you will find yourself making them again and again. These are perfect for lunchtime, brunch, appetizers, and more.

We love the pinwheel wraps for so many reasons.

Easy to prepare.
Very little cleanup.
Can make it the day before.
Switch up the ingredients inside depending on your likes or who you are serving.
Perfect finger food to serve a crowd.
One sandwich your kids (and you) won’t ever get sick of!

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Ingredients:

4 large tortillas

2/3 cup cream cheese spread

8 slices deli turkey

1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips

1/2 cup matchstick carrots

1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper strips

1/2 cup baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage

How to Make Pinwheel Sandwich

1. Using a butter knife, spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto the tortilla, making sure to extend the cream cheese all the way to the edges.

2. Layer the turkey slices onto the left side of the tortilla. Then add 2 tablespoons of each vegetable in rows across the wrap. Be sure to leave a 1 inch space at the end of the wrap.

3. Gently and firmly roll up the tortilla. Cut the rolled pinwheel crosswise into 2-inch sandwiches. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Tips Tricks and FAQs

Pinwheel sandwiches are so versatile. Choose your favorite flavor of the tortilla when making these.
This recipe calls for turkey, but you can use chicken breast or any other variety of deli meat that you love.
Feel free to add your favorite variety of cheese to your pinwheel.
If you have time, it is best to let your pinwheel sandwich sit in the fridge for about 1 to 2 hours before cutting. This helps the tortilla to seal better making it able to slice easier.

Storage

A Pinwheel sandwich will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours when properly wrapped. Be sure to tightly wrap it in plastic wrap prior to storing it.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Pinwheel sandwiches are great for parties. You can make these up to 24 hours in advance which is great when prepping for a party or a large gathering.

How do you prevent these from becoming soggy?

The best way to keep these from becoming soggy is to keep the wet ingredients away from the tortilla. By doing this your pinwheel sandwich will not be soggy.

Pinwheel Sandwiches

Name: Pinwheel Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 large tortillas; 2/3 cup cream cheese spread; 8 slices deli turkey; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips; 1/2 cup matchstick carrots; 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper strips; 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves; 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This pinwheel sandwiches recipe is so easy to make as it combines tortillas, cream cheese, deli meat, bell peppers, carrots, spinach, and cabbage to create a delicious and easy lunch. Serve a whole tray of pinwheel sandwiches at your next brunch, baby shower, or gathering with friends.

Ingredients

4 large tortillas
2/3 cup cream cheese spread
8 slices deli turkey
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper strips
1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage

Instructions

1. Using a butter knife, spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto the tortilla, making sure to extend the cream cheese all the way to the edges.

2. Layer the turkey slices onto the left side of the tortilla. Then add 2 tablespoons of each vegetable in rows across the wrap. Be sure to leave a 1 inch space at the end of the wrap.

3. Gently and firmly roll up the tortilla. Cut the rolled pinwheel crosswise into 2-inch sandwiches. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1369mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 17g

Pinwheel Sandwiches