Greek tortilla pinwheels
User Reviews
4.4
Greek tortilla pinwheels
Description
The recipe begins by mashing feta cheese with Greek yogurt to create a creamy, tangy base spread that balances the fresh, crunchy salad veggies. Tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and green bell peppers add fresh textures and Mediterranean flavors, complemented by dried oregano and black pepper for seasoning. The ingredients are spread on a tortilla with a small border left clear, then tightly rolled and chilled to set the shape.
After chilling, the tortilla is sliced into approximately eight even rounds, revealing colorful pinwheel patterns. These can be served flat or upright and secured with cocktail sticks if desired. The combination of creamy feta-yogurt and crisp vegetables yields a refreshing contrast suitable for gatherings or light snacks.
The recipe is easily customizable: cream cheese can replace feta-yogurt mixture, and additional ingredients such as sundried tomatoes, herbs, parma ham, or grated cheese can be incorporated according to preference. While amounts are flexible, a modest handful of each ingredient guides portioning.
Ingredients
to make about 8 pinwheels (just multiply the ingredients below to make as many pinwheels as you need)
- 1 tortilla or wrap (large)
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1.75 ounces feta cheese mashed to a smooth paste with the Greek yogurt
- 1 tomato chopped into small cubes (one medium tomato is about right)
- 0.2 cucumber cubed
- 5 black olives chopped
- 0.25 green bell pepper (=pepper (UK), capsicum (Australia)), cubed
- 0.25 teaspoon oregano dried
- black pepper
to serve
- Cocktail sticks optional
Instructions
- Have all your prepared ingredients ready. Lay out a tortilla on a board or other clean work surface, then spread with the feta cheese and yoghurt mixture. Leave a small border clear around the edge.
- Sprinkle the salad veggies evenly all over the cheese, then sprinkle over the oregano and pepper.
- Roll the tortilla up as tightly as you can, then wrap in plastic wrap. Pop into the refrigerator for about half an hour to firm up a bit.
- Unwrap the tortilla and chop into about 8 even rounds. To serve, lay out flat on a plate (or stand on their sides and poke through with a cocktail stick – your choice!).
Notes
- Prepare the pinwheels in advance and keep wrapped in plastic until slicing and serving.
- Avoid making them too far ahead, as they do not keep well overnight.
- Feel free to substitute cream cheese for the feta-yogurt spread for a milder flavor.
- Customize fillings by adding sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs, parma ham, or grated cheese as desired.
- Portion ingredients roughly, using small handfuls to fill the tortilla evenly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pinwheels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
You'll Also Love
