Snail Pinwheels
These Snail Pinwheels are a fun kids’ pinwheel sandwich recipe made with flour tortillas, salami, cheese, lettuce, pickles, and cute candy eyes to create a playful snail shape. The classic pinwheel sandwiches that decorated in a way that makes them extra fun for kids.
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These playful pinwheel snacks are great for kids’ lunches, birthday parties, playdates, or any spring parties. They’re also a great option when you need a quick party appetizer that looks cute on the table.
It’s perfect to serve with a fresh fruit tray or a kid-friendly veggie dip for a balanced snack plate.
How to Make Snail Pinwheels
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cut the pickles into ¼-inch slices.
2.Chop the lettuce.
3. Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the tortilla.
4. Arrange the 7 slices of salami across the tortilla, then layer the 4 slices of cheese on top.
5. Sprinkle the chopped lettuce evenly over the tortilla.
6. Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla until it reaches the other side. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. Remove the plastic wrap. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the roll down the middle. From each half, cut pieces about 1½–2 inches thick. The end pieces may not stay rolled, so you can discard them or snack on them.
8. Make sure the cut sides of the pickles are dry. Push a toothpick through the side of each pickle slice about halfway through.
9. Use a toothpick to add a tiny bit of mayonnaise to the back of each candy eye and attach them to the pickles.
10. Insert the pickle “eyes” into the top of each pinwheel to create the snail look.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Roll the tortilla tightly. Rolling the tortilla as tightly as possible helps the pinwheels hold their shape when sliced. A loose roll can cause them to fall apart.
- Chill before slicing. Refrigerating the tortilla roll for about an hour makes it much easier to cut clean, even pinwheels.
- Use a serrated knife. A serrated bread knife works best for slicing the pinwheels without squishing the layers.
- Pat the pickles dry. Make sure the pickle slices are dry before attaching the candy eyes. This helps the eyes stick better and keeps the pinwheels from getting soggy.
- Insert the pickle eyes right before serving so they stay upright and look their best.
- You can prepare the tortilla roll up to a day in advance and keep it wrapped in the refrigerator. Just slice and decorate before serving.
- You can change the salami for turkey or ham, or add different cheeses and veggies depending on what your kids like.
Snail Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 extra large flour tortilla
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise plus a little extra for attaching the candy eyes
- 7 slices salami
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped lettuce
- 2–3 baby dill pickles
- 8 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Cut the pickles into ¼-inch slices.
- Chop the lettuce.
- Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the tortilla.
- Arrange the 7 slices of salami across the tortilla, then layer the 4 slices of cheese on top.
- Sprinkle the chopped lettuce evenly over the tortilla.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll the tortilla until it reaches the other side. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove the plastic wrap. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the roll down the middle. From each half, cut pieces about 1½–2 inches thick. The end pieces may not stay rolled, so you can discard them or snack on them.
- Make sure the cut sides of the pickles are dry. Push a toothpick through the side of each pickle slice about halfway through.
- Use a toothpick to add a tiny bit of mayonnaise to the back of each candy eye and attach them to the pickles.
- Insert the pickle “eyes” into the top of each pinwheel to create the snail look.
