Mediterranean Pinwheels
These Mediterranean Pinwheels are a super easy and ultimately delicious snack and party food. Made with tomatoes, artichokes, and olives, they get their awesome flavor kick by the homemade Tahini sauce. All vegan and gluten free.
Note: I made this recipe right after my move from Germany to the Netherlands, and here is part of my thoughts about the situation at time:
Friends, I'm still here! Yeah, I managed to get through the move in one piece. I'm right now sitting in a furnished apartment that will be my home for - hopefully - two months until the permanent home that is still under construction is finished.
Keep your fingers crossed that there will be no delays!
The place itself is quite ok - a bit small but bright and at a quiet street. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and the people seem friendly so far. It's a good start.
Would be better even if the hot water was running for longer than one minute and the drain in the kitchen sink wasn't blocked...
Anyways, in spite of this little drama, I still made a quick recipe for you - even before unpacking all my things that didn't go into storage: Mediterranean Pinwheels.
I just made a quick visit to the nearest supermarket (which had a surprisingly good selection, need to explore it more) and bought some cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, and lettuce. Some tahini as well as tortillas.
First, I whisked together a tahini sauce (yeah, you know I LOVE it) with some white vinegar and lemon juice. Adding some water to make it smoother, and garlic, salt, and pepper for taste - done.
That's all one needs to prepare for the pinwheels, except for cutting the vegetables. I spread a spoonful of the tahini sauce on one tortilla, distributed the veggies and a handful of lettuce on top.
Rolling it tightly and cutting the roll into slices finishes the Mediterranean Pinwheels.
So simple and beautiful. And now, I can start unpacking. 😉
If you give the Mediterranean Pinwheels a try tag me on Instagram and Facebook, show me your remakes with a picture. See you around, Florian.
Mediterranean Pinwheels
These Mediterranean Pinwheels are a super easy and ultimately delicious snack and party food. Made with tomatoes, artichokes, and olives, they get their awesome flavor kick by the homemade Tahini sauce. All vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
For the Tahini sauce:
- 3 Tbs Tahini Paste
- 3 Tbs Lemon juice
- 4 Tbs white vinegar
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 glove garlic
- salt pepper to taste
For the pinwheels:
- olives
- cherry tomatoes
- artichokes in a jar
- lettuce
- tortillas, gluten-free
Instructions
For the Tahini sauce:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until the sauce is creamy.
To assemble the pinwheels:
- Cut the tomatoes, artichokes, and olives into slices.
- Spread about one Tbs of the Tahini sauce on one tortilla. Add the vegetables and top with a handful of salad.
- Tightly roll the tortillas and cut into pinwheels.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 3 pinwheelsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 190Total Fat: 12.6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8.8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 174mgCarbohydrates: 14.2gFiber: 1.3gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 5.6g
Gorgeous as always!! I've never made pinwheels before but this sounds amazing. How's the new place coming along? All the best with adjusting I'm sure it's going to be amazing! Excited about my own move next month!
Thanks, Felicia. Everything is good now. Settled well into the temporary place and I do quite like it. Let's see if the next step also goes to plan. How are your plans? Everything good to go?
Haha, great to know that you quite like your new temporary place!! As for myself, I still haven't even begun packing. Also need to get plane tickets. lots of things to do still!
Btw, I was thinking of including your mediterranean pin wheels recipe in an appetizer roundup I'm doing for Parade Magazine! If you're cool with it, could I use one of your photos with a link back to your original post?? 🙂
I'll be happy to be part of that roundup. Thanks! 🙂
Hope everything will go smoothly for you! The packing thing can be rather unnerving...
I will likely make these today - yay! Love the sauce, especially! Happy for your move!
Let me know how they work for you!
Fingers crossed for smooth sailing!
These remind me of childhood when my mom would make me wraps to bring to school lunch!
Thumbs up to your Mom, Rebecca!
Hope you get to get settled soon in your permanent place. These look wonderful, pinwheels are a favorite entertaining dish.
Thanks so much, Michelle.
These look delightful - and love that you don't have to turn on the oven. 🙂
It needed to be without the oven. I didn't figure out until today how this microwave-oven combination works, haha.
These are gorgeous! Fingers crossed for no delays on your new home!
Thanks, Des. I'm sure it will help!
Love the idea of Tahini paste in these!! Looks delicious! - Michelle
Thanks a lot, Michelle.
That would be an awesome picnic. I really love the idea that you use tahini as well. I've got to try!
Thanks Del! Let me know how they work for you.
What a perfect lunch! Hope you get settled in soon, moving is the worst!
It's going alright, Lauren! Settled in quickly, warm water is running. And with a pinwheel lunch, it's always good.
This looks like a wonderful, fresh summer dinner! Love it. Good luck with your house.
Thanks, glad you like it!
These pinwheels look so delicious. I am always looking for a good post-workout recipe.
Thank you so much. I think those pinwheels will be amazing after workout!
Omg these look so gorgeous Florian!! Loving that gorgeous overhead shot! So excited for you...you are building a house? How cool! Hope the warm water gets up running soon though, yikes! Such a beautiful recipe and Love how easy it is. Olives are one of my favorite food, so I especially love that you added them!
No, not building a house myself, Brandi. But will be renting one that is still under construction. So keep fingers crossed that there will be no delays 😉 The warm water is running - one day of cold shower has more than enough for me, haha. Now, I can also get started on more recipes. Glad that this one appeals to you. Easy and beautiful! 🙂
Greek olives or plain? Marinated artichoke hearts or plain? THanks
Hi Angela! I used Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts plain!
Hello, I need some help with this recipe. It’s my first time ever using Tahini or making pinwheels. Should the sauce be really runny? I bought Simple Truth Organic Tahini. Is that different than Tahini paste or will it work? I tried making it but the sauce seems too runny but I’m not sure what consistency is supposed to be like. Also, sorry if I left multiple comments, I’m also new at Pinterest and I don’t see my comments showing up. Thank you
Hi Amber! Every tahini is different in texture! So please make sure to use less water, vinegar and lemon juice. Hope that helps!
Is this recipe missing an oil or something similar to emulsify the sauce? With 120ml of water, it's just... too watery to do anything with?
Hi Catherine! Feel freer to add some oil, enjoy. Let me know what you think.