Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches (Printable)

Colorful Italian pinwheels with salami, ham, provolone, pesto cream cheese and crisp veggies — bite-sized party fare.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wraps & Spreads

01 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons pesto

→ 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)

# Step-by-step:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with pesto until fully blended.
02 - Arrange one tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread one quarter of cream cheese mixture evenly, covering almost to the edge.
03 - Evenly lay slices of salami, then ham, and finally provolone cheese over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Scatter diced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a generous layer of spinach leaves across the filling.
05 - Starting at one edge, roll the tortilla snugly into a tight log.
06 - Repeat the layering and rolling process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm.
08 - Unwrap logs, trim ends, and cut each roll into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife.
09 - Arrange pinwheels on a platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pinwheels are the secret weapon for last-minute gatherings or as a make-ahead appetizer that still looks show-stopping.
  • The bright flavors and fun presentation quickly made this the dish everyone asked me to bring again.
02 -
  • Once, I skimped on the chilling time and ended up with unruly, lopsided slices—chilling really is worth it.
  • Lining up the meats and cheese all the way to the edges helps prevent sad, empty end pieces.
03 -
  • Roll tighter than you think—loosely rolled logs don’t slice cleanly.
  • A serrated knife is the best tool for slicing without squashing your pinwheels flat.

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