🌿 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

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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.

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Creamy Mixture

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and feta until smooth.

2. Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, and a pinch of salt + pepper.

3. Fold in cranberries, cucumber, spinach/arugula, and red onion.

4. Mix gently until evenly combined.

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2. Assemble the Pinwheels

1. Lay one low-carb tortilla on a flat surface.

2. Spread a generous layer of the filling across the entire surface.

3. Roll tightly into a log.

4. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

5. 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.

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3. Slice

• Remove wraps from the fridge.

• Slice into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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Storage

• Pinwheels keep 2–3 days in the fridge.

• Best served chilled or slightly cool.