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Easy Make-Ahead Summer Party Pinwheel Wraps

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These colorful and fresh pinwheel wraps are perfect make-ahead appetizers for summer gatherings, combining a creamy herb spread with crisp veggies and deli meat for a crowd-pleasing bite.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chopped dill and chives)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz thinly sliced deli turkey or ham (or smoked salmon or grilled chicken)
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens, loosely packed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Wash and dry cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, and spinach. Thinly slice cucumber lengthwise, thinly slice bell pepper, shred carrot, and loosely chop spinach if leaves are large.
  4. Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the entire tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch border around edges.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  6. Layer deli turkey or ham slices smoothly on top, followed by cucumber strips, bell pepper slices, carrot shreds, and spinach leaves.
  7. Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge like a jelly roll, tucking fillings in as you roll to keep compact.
  8. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
  9. Remove from fridge, unwrap, and using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
  10. Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter with colors facing up.

Notes

Pat vegetables dry before layering to avoid soggy wraps. Chill wraps for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean cuts. Use a serrated knife dipped in hot water and dried between slices for best results. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Not recommended to freeze. For vegetarian version, omit deli meat and add roasted red peppers or grilled zucchini.

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