Italian Sub Pinwheel Wraps (Printable Version)

Soft tortillas filled with savory Italian meats, cheeses, and veggies, rolled and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wraps

01 - 4 large flour tortillas, burrito size

→ Meats

02 - 4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
03 - 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
04 - 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni

→ Cheeses

05 - 4 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables and Condiments

06 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
07 - 1/2 cup banana pepper rings, drained and chopped
08 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
09 - 1/4 cup sliced red onion

→ Dressing

10 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until fully combined and smooth.
02 - Lay out one tortilla on a clean work surface and spread a thin, even layer of dressing across the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all edges.
03 - Distribute one-quarter of the ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese in an even layer over the dressed tortilla.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped roasted red peppers, banana pepper rings, shredded lettuce, and sliced red onion evenly over the cheese layer.
05 - Tightly roll the tortilla into a compact log, starting from one edge and rolling toward the opposite edge. Wrap each completed roll in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
06 - Refrigerate wrapped tortilla rolls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up and make slicing cleaner and easier.
07 - Using a sharp knife, slice each chilled roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled, optionally with extra dressing for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like your favorite Italian sub but in a format that won't leave your guests frantically searching for napkins.
  • Fifteen minutes of prep means you can focus on other things, or honestly, just sit down and relax before people arrive.
  • You can make them a full day ahead, which takes the stress completely out of entertaining.
02 -
  • Dry those jarred peppers thoroughly with paper towels, or your pinwheels will fall apart and taste watery—this lesson cost me one failed batch at a party.
  • Don't skip the refrigeration step if you want clean, impressive-looking pinwheels; room temperature tortillas crumble when you try to slice them.
03 -
  • Ask your deli counter to slice the meats and cheese paper-thin—it makes rolling easier and gives you more flexible layers that won't crack when you cut.
  • The dressing is what ties everything together, so don't skimp on it or replace it with store-bought Italian dressing; homemade tastes noticeably better and takes two minutes to make.
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