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    Turkey Pinwheels Appetizers

    Published: Mar 25, 2022 by Valya's Taste of Home · 28 Comments

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    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat. Plus, it’s a chance to get some veggies in, such as green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, or even sliced avocado. You can also add any of your family's favorite vegetables to these pinwheels.

    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat. Plus, it’s a chance to get some veggies in, such as green leaf lettuce and tomato.

    Kids love to play with it first, of course, pretending they’re riding in a truck with big wheels before they actually eat them. Works up an appetite for other kids who are pickier eaters and makes for peaceful dinner making.

    Kids need to eat more often than just breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When my kids come home from school they’re looking for something to eat right away. All of us who have kids will understand what I mean.

    If you don’t have anything ready they will try to fill their stomachs with whatever they want. Instead, I have an excellent and quick recipe for you to prepare and give them something healthy to throw into those little stomachs until dinnertime comes. And prevent the attack of the pantry!

    Table of Contents
    • Tortilla Pinwheels Appetizers Ingredients
    • How to Make Turkey Pinwheels Appetizer
    • FAQ's
    • Similar Recipes
    • Recipe Card
    • Comments

    What are Pinwheels?

    Pinwheels are a roll-up of layered ingredients on a square flour tortilla that is cut into slices. From the side, a pinwheel shows layers of ingredients that are served as an appetizer or a snack.

    Tortilla Pinwheels Appetizers Ingredients

    Tortilla - square tortilla works best for this recipe which could be found in Trader Joe's grocery store.

    Mayonnaise - I prefer using homemade mayonnaise, which takes the taste to the next level. You may add a little bit of garlic juice and herbs to mayonnaise, like chopped dill or parley as well.

    Turkey - I like to use seasoned turkey like sundried tomatoes turkey breast because simple turkey meat is a little boring.

    Cheese - you may use cheese of your choice, but I prefer using American cheese for this recipe.

    Leaf lettuce - my preference is to use organic leaf lettuce which enhances the flavor of these classic pinwheels.

    Tomatoes - tomato on the vines is my only preference to use for this pinwheel during the non-tomato season.

    Salt and pepper - seasoning addition makes everything taste better. You may add any additional seasoning of your choice.

    Simple ingredients on how to make the best turkey pinwheels

    How to Make Turkey Pinwheels Appetizer

    1. Heat tortilla in the oven for a minute or so and place them back into the bag and covered with towel for tortillas sheets not to dry and stay warm.
    2. Place tortilla flat on a big cutting board and spread out 1 tbsp of mayonnaise on one side of the tortilla.
    3. Place 2 ½ slices of cheese toward one edge of the tortilla.
    4. Lay out folded in half deli turkey breast on top of the cheese.
    5. Rinse a couple of leaf lettuce leaves and pat dry with paper towel. Place them on top of the turkey meat.
    6. Finally, place three slices of tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
    7. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste.
    8. Gently roll loaded tortilla tightly and slice into 1-inch thick slices using a sharp knife.
    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat. Plus, it’s a chance to get some veggies in, such as green leaf lettuce and tomato.

    FAQ's

    How far in advance can these pinwheels be made?

    These classic tortilla turkey pinwheels appetizers can be made 4 - 6 hours in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.

    Can I add bacon to my pinwheels?

    Absolutely! Be creative! You can make these as BLT Pinwheels. In my opinion, crispy bacon makes everything taste better ;). Check out the full tutorial on How to Broil Bacon in the Oven.

    Can I make these pinwheels the night before?

    If you are planning on using fresh vegetables like leaf lettuce and tomatoes in your pinwheels, then I would not recommend making these pinwheels the night before as your vegetables will be soggy and wilted.

    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat. Plus, it’s a chance to get some veggies in, such as green leaf lettuce and tomato.

    Ingredient Substitutions

    If you are allergic to the ingredient or simply is not your favorite then you may substitute it with your favorite one. For example:

    • Mayonnaise - you may use regular or whipped cream cheese.
    • American cheese - some substitution ideas are Provolone, Colby jack, cheddar cheese, or Monterey jack.
    • Green leaf lettuce - you may use your favorite greens like spinach, red leaf lettuce or even romaine lettuce.
    • Tortilla - if you're gluten intolerant, you may use gluten-free tortilla, or almond flour tortilla.
    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat. Plus, it’s a chance to get some veggies in, such as green leaf lettuce and tomato.

    Similar Recipes

    Check out more recipes made using deli turkey meat.

    • Turkey Croissan'wich Appetizers
    • Turkey Sandwich Recipe

    Recipe Card

    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat. Plus, it’s a chance to get some veggies in, such as green leaf lettuce and tomato.

    Turkey Pinwheels Appetizers

    These Turkey Pinwheel Appetizers are great, and healthy snacks, loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber, and low in fat.
    3.73 from 29 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: after school snacks, classic pinwheels, easy turkey pinwheels, turkey roll ups
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 28 pinwheels
    Author: Valya's Taste of Home

    Ingredients

    Tortilla Pinwheels AppetizersIngredients

    • 8 - green/red leaf lettuce leaves
    • 2 - tomatoes
    • 1 pack - tortilla wraps
    • 8 oz. - deli turkey meat
    • 4 tbs. - mayonnaise (I used homemade mayonnaise)
    • 6 slices - American cheese

    Instructions

    How to Make Turkey Pinwheels Appetizers

    • Heat tortilla in the oven for a minute or so and place them back into the bag and covered with towel for tortillas sheets not to dry and stay warm.
    • Place tortilla flat on a big cutting board and spread out 1 tbsp of mayonnaise on one side of the tortilla.
    • Place 2 ½ slices of cheese toward one edge of the tortilla.
    • Lay out folded in half deli turkey breast on top of the cheese.
    • Rinse a couple of leaf lettuce leaves and pat dry with paper towel. Place them on top of the turkey meat.
    • Finally, place three slices of tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
    • Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste.
    • Gently roll loaded tortilla tightly and slice into 1-inch thick slices using a sharp knife.
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    Turkey Pinwheels Appetizers

    This recipe was originally posted on October 4, 2014 (original picture above). I tweaked it a bit, included tips, and tricks on making the best turkey pinwheels. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure.

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    1. Lyuda says

      January 10, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      I'm so glad I came across your website. Best wishes to your family this year!

      I tried these and they were amazing!

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        January 10, 2019 at 11:04 pm

        Welcome to my website Lyuda! I'm so happy to hear you like these pinwheels, we love them as well. Best wishes to you as well dear! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anna says

      August 13, 2017 at 6:51 am

      Stupid question....how many days are this good in the fridge? I'm trying to find ideas for school lunches that I can make ahead.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        August 14, 2017 at 10:46 pm

        Hi Anna! The tomatoes will water and make them soggy. They are perfect to make ahead with addition of other vegetables like cucumbers, avocado etc... Hope this helps. Thank you for topping by! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Natalie Ash says

      July 31, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is great snacks, lunch, dinner idea!

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        July 31, 2017 at 11:02 pm

        Yes they are, and kids absolutely love them.

        Reply
    4. Svetlana Lyapchuk says

      April 28, 2017 at 8:28 pm

      Would you recommend this for meal prep? How long can it stay in the fridge?

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        April 28, 2017 at 11:05 pm

        Of course! It can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Just cover them with a plastic food wrap to prevent from drying out. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Olga says

      April 22, 2017 at 5:53 am

      That looks good. I'm definitely going to try this,we eat healthy foods,&no pop in the house,we grew up with no pop only for family gathering,but my stomach doesn't asept almost all of them. Thanks for sharing,God bless u. Just found your website,food & everything looks delicious.

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        April 22, 2017 at 11:08 am

        Hi Olga and welcome to my food blog website! Healthy eating is the way to go. I consider having a dessert is totally normal healthy living if the dessert is prepared with healthy ingredients and served in small portions. I hope you enjoy my recipes!

        Reply
        • Olga says

          April 22, 2017 at 3:58 pm

          Yes,we really liked it,even my 3yr old girl did. Yes,i like to bake,but not a lot. Want to make those Easter eggs,i think that's what there called.

          Reply
          • valya'stasteofhome.com says

            April 22, 2017 at 5:33 pm

            I'm glad your family liked it. Great way to feed kids vegetables 😉

            Reply
            • Olga says

              April 26, 2017 at 8:53 pm

              Yes,very true. Me,& my whole family love to cook and try new stuff. I'm half Russian and half German. God bless you!

            • valya'stasteofhome.com says

              April 26, 2017 at 10:46 pm

              That's awesome! God's blessings to you and your family as well!

    6. Olya says

      July 23, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Where do you buy the flat bread? Would tortilla work as well?

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        July 23, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        I get flat bread at Winco Foods. Most grocery store should carry it. Tortilla has a different taste and not as soft.

        Reply
    7. Tatyana says

      October 09, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      It's just a suggestion, but if you do try cranberry sauce (it will say on the can with berries) and mix that with cream cheese, I promise you that you'll never go back to plain cream cheese or mayo.:)

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        October 09, 2014 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks Tatyana! Now I really want to try it. Send me the picture of that cranberry sauce in the email if its not hard for you when ever you can. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Tatyana says

      October 05, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      These are my favorite and I used to buy them at Costco$5 for a big tray, but then they got really expensive. However, I was able to replicate these by making your own spreading: mix cream cheese and cranberry sauce with berries. Yum!!!!

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        October 06, 2014 at 10:16 am

        That is a good idea of making that combination of cream cheese and cranberry sauce. The only thing is I don't know how it blends together with turkey. I guess I just have to try it. I never saw them at Costco. I guess I never paid attentions if they even sell them, since I always make my own. The 28 of them by my recipe will cost you about $5. They are also really good if you use just plain cream cheese instead of mayonnaise. Thanks Tatyana! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      October 05, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      This looks like the perfect after-school snack for kids, or a mid-day work snack for me! I love the easy ingredients in here. Sounds delish!

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        October 06, 2014 at 10:06 am

        Thanks Gayle! This is a perfect snack any time of the day. I love them a lot. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Katya @ Little Broken says

      October 04, 2014 at 8:18 am

      These look great! For lunch or snacking. I only have one little mouth to feed and sometimes i feel like there's never enough food 🙂

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        October 04, 2014 at 10:52 am

        Thanks Katya! I know what you mean. I feel like that all the time, specially having teenagers in the house. I keep telling them thank God for all we have, because not a lot of people in the world have what we have in our pantries and fridges, and we're not any better than them. 🙂

        Reply

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