Easy Turkey Pinwheels
A quick and colorful portable sandwich, these Easy Turkey Pinwheels are perfect for lunches or party platters, combining creamy spread with mild turkey and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Pinwheels
- 4 large extra-large flour tortillas Choose pliable tortillas that are free of tears.
- 9 oz sliced turkey Look for low-sodium or oven-roasted options.
- 8 slices cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar offers more flavor, mild cheddar is kid-friendly.
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for richest spread and best binding.
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup lettuce or baby spinach
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber Salt and pat dry to prevent sogginess.
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the cream cheese spread by combining softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, leaving a border.
- Layer sliced turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce or spinach, and cucumber evenly over the spread.
- Roll each tortilla tightly into a log and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve.
Notes
For optimal freshness, store wrapped logs in the fridge for up to 3 days. Sliced pinwheels are best within 24-48 hours. Chill logs for cleaner slices.