Easy Italian Sub Pinwheels
These Easy Italian Sub Pinwheels are a quick, flavorful, and mess-free lunchbox favorite featuring Italian deli meats, fresh mozzarella, and tangy Italian dressing wrapped in soft tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 pinwheels per tortilla
- Category: Lunch, Snack, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas (about 10-inch diameter)
- Italian deli meats (sliced salami, pepperoni, and ham)
- Fresh mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced or shredded)
- Leafy greens (romaine or baby spinach)
- Tomatoes (thinly sliced Roma or grape tomatoes)
- Italian dressing (vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper)
- Banana peppers or pepperoncini (optional)
- Black olives, sliced (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Italian dressing by whisking together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface at room temperature.
- Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Italian dressing evenly over the tortilla surface.
- Layer 2 to 3 slices each of salami, pepperoni, and ham evenly over the tortilla, leaving about 1 inch clear at the edges.
- Add a layer of thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, followed by a handful of leafy greens and a few thin tomato slices. Optionally, scatter banana peppers and sliced black olives on top.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge, tucking ingredients in as you roll. Wrap the rolled log tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Remove the wrap and slice the roll into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp serrated knife or pizza cutter, yielding about 8 to 10 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Arrange the pinwheels in a lunchbox or on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature tortillas to avoid cracking. Chill the rolled pinwheels before slicing to maintain shape. Avoid watery tomatoes to prevent sogginess. Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Pinwheels keep well refrigerated for up to 24 hours but are not freezer-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 0.3004
- Fat: 79
- Saturated Fat: 0.34
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 79
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