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Easy Mini Turkey Ranch Pinwheels

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Quick, portable, and satisfying mini pinwheels made with turkey, ranch dressing, cheese, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a healthy lunch or snack on the go.

Ingredients

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  • Flour tortillas (small or medium size; whole wheat or gluten-free options work)
  • 34 thin slices deli turkey (about 3 oz / 85 g), preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing per tortilla (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 28 g)
  • A handful fresh spinach leaves or baby greens (15-20 g)
  • 1/4 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (about 6 g)
  • Optional: sliced avocado, crispy bacon bits, smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Lay out your tortilla on a clean, flat surface.
  2. Spread ranch dressing evenly over the tortilla, about 2 tablespoons per wrap.
  3. Layer turkey slices over the ranch, overlapping slightly.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  5. Add fresh spinach leaves or baby greens.
  6. Place thinly sliced red bell pepper strips across the wrap.
  7. Scatter chopped green onions evenly.
  8. Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, pressing gently to keep it compact.
  9. Wrap the rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  10. Slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) mini pinwheels using a sharp serrated knife, yielding about 8-10 pieces per tortilla.
  11. Arrange on a plate or pack into a lunchbox and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing is key to prevent squished pinwheels. Use a sharp serrated knife for clean cuts. Adjust fillings to avoid overfilling which makes rolling difficult. Store wrapped tightly in the fridge and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.

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