Greek Salad Pinwheels Recipe
Greek Salad Pinwheels are a fresh, flavorful appetizer combining creamy feta cheese, tangy Greek yogurt, and classic Mediterranean ingredients like cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and herbs, all wrapped in soft spinach tortillas. This no-cook recipe is perfect for gatherings, easy to prepare ahead, and offers a delicious twist on traditional Greek salad in a fun, bite-sized format.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 16 pinwheel slices (4 tortillas, each cut into 4 pieces) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Feta Spread
- 8 ounces Feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Vegetable Mix
- 3/4 cup finely diced cucumber
- 3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup diced pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- Pinch of salt and pepper, to season
Others
- 4 spinach tortillas (12-inch size)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Toothpicks, to secure pinwheels (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Feta Spread: In a food processor or blender, combine the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and dried oregano. Blend until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Mix the Vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, minced red onion, and fresh parsley. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then set aside.
- Warm the Tortillas: Slightly warm the spinach tortillas in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds to make them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay one warmed tortilla flat and spread one-quarter of the feta spread evenly over it, leaving about one-third of an inch around the edges free. Then, scoop one-quarter of the vegetable mixture and spread it evenly over the feta layer.
- Roll and Wrap: Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays neatly inside. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap. Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Chill: Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up, making them easier to slice. They can be stored up to overnight for convenience.
- Slice and Serve: When ready to serve, unwrap the logs and slice them into even pinwheel pieces using a sharp serrated knife. For added security, you may insert toothpicks to hold the pinwheels together. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the pinwheels a day ahead and refrigerate them for convenience.
- Using a serrated knife helps achieve cleaner slices without squishing the tortillas.
- To make the tortillas easier to roll, warming them just enough to be pliable is recommended but avoid overheating to prevent them from becoming too soft or tearing.
- Feel free to substitute spinach tortillas with other flavored or plain tortillas as preferred.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta and yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
Keywords: Greek Salad, Pinwheels, Appetizer, Mediterranean, Feta, Greek Yogurt, Spinach Tortillas, No-Cook, Party Food
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