🌿 Low-Carb Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese (Mediterranean Style)
⭐ Serves: 20–24 pinwheels
⭐ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⭐ Style: Low-carb • Mediterranean-inspired • Fresh & Tangy
Ingredients
Base
3 low-carb tortillas or 3–4 large lettuce leaves (for keto/ultra low-carb)
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup crumbled feta (sheep’s milk if possible for Mediterranean flavor)
Mix-ins
¼ cup dried cranberries, reduced-sugar or unsweetened (chopped)
¼ cup finely chopped cucumbers (seeded)
¼ cup chopped fresh spinach or arugula
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs: parsley, dill, or mint
1 tbsp olive oil (Mediterranean richness)
1 tsp lemon zest
1½ tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Mediterranean note: Lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs bring the classic Greek flavor profile.
Instructions
1. Prepare the Creamy Mixture
In a bowl, mix cream cheese and feta until smooth.
Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, and a pinch of salt + pepper.
Fold in cranberries, cucumber, spinach/arugula, and red onion.
Mix gently until evenly combined.
2. Assemble the Pinwheels
Lay one low-carb tortilla on a flat surface.
Spread a generous layer of the filling across the entire surface.
Roll tightly into a log.
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 20–30 minutes to firm.
Low-carb tip: For lettuce wraps, use large flat leaves, pat dry, and roll burrito-style.
3. Slice
Remove wraps from the fridge.
Slice into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
4. Serve
Arrange on a platter with:
Fresh herbs
Lemon wedges
Olives
Cucumber slices
Cherry tomatoes
Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil over the top if desired.
Optional Mediterranean Add-Ons
Add 2 tbsp chopped Kalamata olives to the filling.
Stir in 1–2 tbsp finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Add ½ tsp dried oregano or za’atar for deeper Mediterranean flavor.
Mix in a dash of garlic powder or fresh minced garlic.
Make It Keto
Swap cranberries for:
1 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 tbsp chopped pecans
1–2 tbsp finely diced roasted red peppers
(Still keeps the Mediterranean tang.)
Storage
Pinwheels keep 2–3 days in the fridge.
Best served chilled or slightly cool.
