Easy Italian Sub Pinwheel Sandwiches on a Stick
These Easy Italian Sub Pinwheel Sandwiches on a Stick are a quick, colorful, and tasty party snack featuring Italian deli meats, cheese, fresh veggies, and Italian dressing rolled in soft flatbreads and skewered for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Flatbreads or large flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
- Thinly sliced Italian deli meats: ham, salami, pepperoni
- Provolone cheese slices (or shredded mozzarella)
- Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- Thinly sliced Roma tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- Italian dressing (bottled or homemade)
- Fresh basil leaves or Italian seasoning
- Black or green olives, sliced or whole (optional)
- Thinly sliced pickles or pepperoncini (optional)
- Wooden skewers or cocktail picks
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Lay out flatbreads or tortillas on a clean surface. Thinly slice deli meats, cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Wash and dry lettuce and basil leaves. (Approx. 5 minutes)
- Layer the flatbreads: Spread about 1 tablespoon of Italian dressing evenly but not soaking. Layer ham, salami, and pepperoni slices, then cheese slices. Add shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and basil leaves. Optionally add olives or pickles. (Approx. 3-5 minutes)
- Roll tightly: Starting from one edge, roll the flatbread tightly but gently to avoid squeezing out the filling. Aim for a snug roll that holds its shape. (Approx. 2 minutes)
- Slice into pinwheels: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each roll into 1-inch thick pieces revealing swirls of meats, cheese, and veggies. (Approx. 3-4 minutes)
- Skewer the pinwheels: Thread 3-4 pinwheels per wooden skewer or cocktail pick for easy serving. (Approx. 3 minutes)
- Chill if desired: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld and dressing soak in slightly. Cover with plastic wrap to keep fresh. (Optional)
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve immediately or chilled. (Approx. 1 minute)
Notes
Warm flatbreads for 10-15 seconds in microwave if stiff. Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Pat veggies dry to avoid sogginess. Chill rolls before slicing for easier cutting. Customize dressing to taste. Assemble rolls ahead but slice and skewer just before serving to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 pinw
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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