Pinwheel Sandwiches – 4 Ways
Updated Feb 12, 2026
This pinwheel sandwich recipe has four variations: hummus and veggies, everything bagel cucumber, pesto turkey, and chicken salad.
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- Pinwheel Sandwiches are so good!
- Ingredients – Hummus and Veggies Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Ingredients – Everything Bagel Cucumber and Tomato Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Ingredients – Pesto Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Ingredients -Chicken Salad Pinwheel Sandwiches
- Pinwheel Sandwiches – 4 Ways Recipe
- Recipe Tips
- Serving Ideas
- FAQs
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Pinwheel Sandwiches are so good!
Pinwheel sandwiches are one of those things I started making for school lunches and then realized they work just as well on an appetizer table. My kids love them, mostly because they feel more fun than a regular sandwich, even though it’s basically the same idea.
This pinwheel sandwich recipe has four different variations, so I can switch things up depending on what I have in the fridge. Some are veggie-heavy, some have deli meat, and one is more like a chicken salad wrap rolled up. They’re easy to prep ahead, slice cleanly, and disappear fast, which is all I’m looking for in something like this.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Hummus & Veggies Pinwheel Sandwiches Ingredients
- Tortillas: I recommend large burrito-size tortillas for this recipe. Smaller tortillas work, but they don’t roll up as well, and you’ll end up with fewer pinwheels.
- Hummus: I like to use homemade hummus, but you can also use store-bought.
- Fillings: Use a vegetable peeler to make carrot ribbons and zucchini ribbons, then cut a red bell pepper into matchsticks.
How to Make Hummus & Veggies Pinwheel Sandwiches
Everything Bagel Cucumber & Tomato Pinwheel Sandwiches Ingredients
- Tortillas: Again, here, you’ll want to use a burrito-size tortilla to make sure you get a full sandwich roll.
- Cream cheese: I use full-fat cream cheese, but you can also use reduced-fat or even vegan cream cheese.
- Fillings: Use a vegetable peeler to make cucumber ribbons, thinly slice a tomato, and top it off with everything bagel seasoning. I like to use a small round tomato, but you could use Roma tomatoes or even beefsteak tomatoes.
How to Make Everything Bagel Cucumber & Tomato Pinwheel Sandwiches
Pesto Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches Ingredients
- Tortillas: You’ll want to use the large burrito-size tortillas so you can get a good, tight roll on your pinwheels.
- Pesto: I like to make my own pesto, but you can also use store-bought.
- Turkey: You can use deli meat or cook your own turkey breast for this recipe.
- Fillings: You’ll also need cheddar cheese, but you could substitute it with Swiss, provolone, or dairy-free cheese. And you’ll need baby spinach, but you could also use arugula or kale.
How to Make Pesto Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Pinwheel Sandwiches Ingredients
- Tortillas: You guessed it: Burrito-sized tortillas for the win again!
- Chicken salad: Combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, diced celery, salt, and pepper for the filling.
- Lettuce: Butter lettuce is my go-to for these pinwheels, but you could also use romaine or even iceberg.
How to Make Chicken Salad Pinwheel Sandwiches
Pinwheel Sandwiches – 4 Ways
Pinwheel sandwich roll-ups are such an easy appetizer or lunch! Try four variations: Hummus & Veggies, Everything Bagel Cucumber & Tomato, Pesto Turkey, and Chicken Salad.
Ingredients
Hummus & Veggies
- 2 large burrito-sized tortilla
- ¼ cup prepared hummus
- 1 carrot peeled into ribbons
- 1 small zucchini peeled into ribbons
- 1 small red pepper cut into matchsticks
Everything Bagel Cucumber & Tomato
- 2 large burrito-sized tortilla
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 small Persian cucumbers shaved into ribbons
- 1 small tomato thinly sliced (you’ll want about 6 slices)
Pesto Turkey
- 2 large burrito-sized tortilla
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 6 slices deli style turkey breast thinly sliced
- 6 slices cheddar cheese thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach loosely packed
Chicken Salad
- 2 large burrito-sized tortilla
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the first three pinwheels: Place the tortillas on a large cutting board. Add the spreadable ingredient (hummus, cream cheese, or pesto) to each tortilla, spreading into an even layer all over the surface of the tortillas. Divide the remaining ingredients evenly between the tortillas, layering them in the center of each.
- For the chicken salad pinwheel: Place the tortillas on a large cutting board. Add four leaves of butter lettuce to each tortilla. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, Dijon, celery, salt, and pepper. Stir until all of the chicken is evenly coated with the yogurt mixture. Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly between the tortillas, spreading it into an even layer.
- To roll the pinwheels: Take the bottom of the tortilla and fold it about ⅔ of the way up and over the vegetables. Using your fingers, pull back on the folded-over portion of the tortilla to create the start of a tight spiral.
Equipment
Notes
Note: The nutrition card reflects information for the Hummus & Veggies pinwheel recipe variation.
My Top Tip: Work on a flat surface like a cutting board, countertop, or even a clean sheetpan. It may be tempting to make the pinwheels on a plate, but the slight rise of the edges will make it harder to roll your tortillas tightly.
Storage: The spiral sandwiches taste best fresh, because the tortillas get soggy the longer they sit. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. The Hummus and Everything Bagel pinwheels will last up to 4 days, while the Turkey and Chicken Salad pinwheels may only last 2–3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 292mg, Potassium: 409mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 3724IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Tips
- Chill your pinwheels before slicing. This will help them hold their shape and prevent the fillings from spilling out.
- Use a sharp serrated knife. And wipe it down between slices. This will help keep the pinwheels looking neat and tidy.
- Hold the pinwheels together with colorful toothpicks. I like to use wooden toothpicks because they’re easy to grab and don’t leave a big hole in the spiral sandwiches. You could also use plastic party picks.
Serving Ideas
- Fries: Baked Zucchini Fries, Avocado Fries, Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Salads: Creamy Cucumber Salad, Strawberry Caprese Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad
- Veggie sides: Corn Ribs, Red Cabbage Slaw, Air Fryer Broccoli
FAQs
How do I keep my pinwheels from getting soggy?
The best way to keep your pinwheels from getting soggy is to make them fresh. You can store most types of pinwheels in an airtight container for a few days, but they taste best when they’re just made. If you use a particularly wet dressing or sauce, serve it on the side so it doesn’t make the tortillas too wet.
Can I use small tortillas or corn tortillas?
I don’t recommend using small tortillas, because they’re more difficult to roll and may tear. Corn tortillas tend to fall apart and really aren’t great for pinwheels. However, if you’re gluten-free, I recommend using gluten-free tortillas.
Comments
Meal prepped these for lunch today and for the week and they were so tasty! Love that there’s a variety of options to fill the pinwheels with and they’re easy to pack for on the go!
That makes me so happy to hear! I love that too!
My kids love these, they are fun, easy and so yummy! My kids also love helping me make these. They are great for school or on the go.
That makes me so happy to hear! Yay!! I love when the kids get involved with cooking.
Super practical for snacking at work 😅
I’m a huge fan of Yumna’s hummus recipe, so I tried the veggies and hummus version, which is super easy to make and so tasty! I love everything bagels so I’ll definitely try those next.
I love that! Thank you so much. You really can’t go wrong with hummus! Hope you enjoy the other ones, too.
Loved this pinwheel sandwiches recipes. My 10 year old niece cannot just get over them. My favourite part about these is that they are so versatile in terms of fillings. And super easy & fun to make. I used store bought hummus but next time I would really like to give a shot at making the hummus at home. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you
Thank you so much! That is such a compliment to hear. I love making homemade hummus and hope you get a chance to try it soon, too!
Ah, yes!! Saved your hummus recipe already!! 🤤
Also I shared the pictures of my pinwheel sandwiches @drool._.skool
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I made the sandwiches for lunch and it was delicious 😋. Endless possibilities to make a yummy lunch for little people and big people too😊 I posted the pictures on my Instagram @agi1971 so colorful and easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing the recipe and making our lunches a little more exciting.
That is so great to hear! I love that it can be enjoyed by everyone. I’ll check it out!
I made these with everything leftover! Humus, chicken and salad.. and oh, sooo good (*in your style*). Such easy meal on the go idea. Filling and scrumptious! Wish there was an option of uploading the pics here too.
That sounds extra delicious! Feel free to join my Facebook group (Feel Good Foodies: A Community!) where people share their photos of their recreations with me.
These are the sushi of sandwiches! Made the pesto Turkey and everything bagel ones and they were so good and packble for school lunch! Thank you for the great ideas!!
Thank you!! I’m so happy to have shared and hear you’re enjoying these ideas!
I made the turkey pesto for lunches this week. Quick and tasty! Thanks for the idea! Needed a fresh idea for lunches, and this worked:)
Yay! You’re so welcome! Hope you continue to find ideas for lunch on my page!
We made #1 and #2 pinwheel recipes and added chipotle sauce to bring it up a notch. Took pics and will post to Instagram & facebook. Thank you #feelgoodfoodie !
I can’t wait to see it! That sounds amazing!! Thank you!
For me, these are perfect for the times you need lunch for a crowd but dont want to waste time assembling several sandwiches. I seasoned my cream cheese with some onion seasoning and dill for a ranch flavor before spreading and got some inspo from both the everything bagel and pesto turkey for a nice combo. Really good flavor. Thanks for sharing! (I tried to comment earlier, but I think my finger slipped and I clicked to reply instead of comment 😂 oops)
Yes, exactly! That sounds perfect. Happy to have shared!
My 3 yr old son and I made the chicken salad ones! I used Just chicken from Trader Joe’s which made it such a quick and easy lunch. It was fun enough to keep his attention and didn’t involve heating up the stove or oven! We’ll be making them a weekly lunch!
That makes me so happy to hear! Yay!!
So good! Perfect for the lunchbox or a beach day!
Thank you! Yes, for sure!
These are all great options for a quick, easy, and delicious meal! My favorites are the everything bagel and pesto turkey pinwheels. I like to add Cholula hot sauce to my everything bagel pinwheel. So good!
Thank you so much! That sounds perfect!!
Made these for lunch today with vegetarian Turkey & cheese with hummus & red pepper. Took a picture but won’t let me paste it.
That sounds amazing! Feel free to join our Facebook group (Feel Good Foodies: A Community!) where you can share images with me and the rest of the community.
I loooove a good pinwheel! Thanks for sharing 😊😊
They’re such a classic! Happy to have shared!
Looks super delicious, definitely gonna try this today, and also you’re doing an amazing job, Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to keep the recipes coming!
Looking delicious 🤤 i will make it for my kids school lunch box 😍 thank you for easy recipe ❤️
Thank you! Hope they enjoy!!
I love how your recipes are always so colourful and vibrant.
This looks great, can’t wait to try it! 😊
(P.S – we’ve tried the hummus spaghetti recipe by you and just want to say, my family and I loved it!! 😍)
Thank you so much! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed that recipe, and I can’t wait for you to try these too!
I wish I could post my picture of my pinwheels! But these are seriously so delish! I love how you can honestly just be creative with what can go inside. I’ve gotten back into hosting and these are such good “snacky snacks” that I love having for my book club days! The ladies love it, (and my husband…. I always have to make extra lol). You’re good is awesome.
Feel free to join my Facebook group (Feel Good Foodies: A Community!) where people share recreations of my recipes with myself and the rest of the community. I would love to see your photo of this recipe! Thank you so much! I’m glad you are all enjoying these.
So good,love the colors,ease of making,nutritional values,and fun to watch kids make them,
Thank you so much! Glad the kids got involved, too!
Omg these are delicious! Where have these recipe been??? 😀 very healthy and good to take to work for lunch…my kids loved Eating them too.
Thank you so much! Glad you found these recipes! That is so great to hear!
These look delicious! I’m trying the “Cucumber and Tomato” ones tomorrow.
Thank you so much! Let me know what you think!!
I’ve made numerous pinwheels for school lunch and after school snacks, they are fun easy and pretty! I love tuna with hummus and lettuce. I love to cook and get great ideas from you! Check out my Instagram Betterthantakeout17
I love that! Such a good combo. Hope you continue to gain inspiration!
These ALL look SO tasty! Will definitely be trying these for lunches…so many yummy possibilities…thanks for all the wonderful recipes that you share 😋
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the variety of options!
These look super yummy, I can’t wait to put these on rotation for lunches!
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy!!
So good!😌
Thank you!
we’ve started our lunchbox adventure and it’s a great idea for a snack. as many possibilities as creativity!
That makes me so happy to hear!
Looking delicious but is easy to make! I will try definitely make that today!
Yes, exactly! Hope you enjoy!
Looks delicious and a easy after school snack , well done Yumna!
It sure is! Thank you so much!
Great for easy and delish lunch!
Yes, for sure! Thank you!!