Italian summer sammies are made with thinly sliced deli meat and a zesty Italian cream cheese spread that’s rolled up into a tortilla and cut into pinwheels for the perfect lunch at the beach or pool.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

These Italian summer sammies are the perfect thing to snack on by the pool or beach once the weather starts warming up. These pinwheels are just the thing to hit the spot. Not to mention they’re super easy to make and absolutely delicious, too.

Feel free to add some extras or take some things away. This recipe is super customizable and can be adjusted to suit anyone’s preferences. Spending all day in the sun sure does build up an appetite. You’ll be so happy you have these to satisfy that hunger and spend as much time enjoying the day as possible.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese
Pickled Hot Peppers
Roasted Red Peppers
Dry Zesty Italian Dressing Packet
Tortillas
Salami
PepperoniHam

Instructions

Here's everything you'll need to make these delicious sandwiches. You canfind the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.

First, in a medium sized bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, zesty Italian dressing packet, diced pickled hot peppers and diced roasted red peppers. Evenly spread the mixture onto about 3-4 tortillas.

cream cheese spread onto a large tortilla

Then, add the sliced ham to each one leaving some room on the edge of the tortilla for the pinwheel to close once it’s rolled up. Add the salami and pepperoni slices on top of the ham.

PRO TIP: Get the deli meat sliced thin so the tortilla can roll up easier.

cold cuts on top of cream cheese on a large tortilla

Roll each of the tortillas up tightly then wrap them in plastic wrap and place them into the refrigerator for one hour before slicing into 1-2" pieces. Enjoy!

PRO TIP: Placing them into the fridge for an hour before serving will allow the cream cheese to firm up and really hold everything together.

finished and sliced italian summer sammies

Can I Make These Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you absolutely can make these up to a day ahead of time. Just wrap them in plastic wrap and keep them in the refrigerator. Slice them right before serving.

What Should I Serve These With?

These sandwiches go great with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, Street Corn Pasta Salad or a garden salad.

Storage

Place them into an air tight food safe container and they will last in the fridge for up to three days.