Tuna Salad Pinwheels
Tuna Salad Pinwheels are a quick and easy no-cook appetizer made with creamy tuna filling, soft tortillas, and simple pantry ingredients. The tuna mixture is blended with mayonnaise, cream cheese, celery, onion, and lemon juice, then spread on tortillas, rolled tightly, chilled, and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. These easy tuna pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunch boxes, snacks, and make-ahead meals. They are creamy, flavorful, and kid-friendly, making them a great quick party appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned tuna drained well
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Place drained tuna in a mixing bowl and flake it well using a fork until the texture is even and soft.
- Add mayonnaise and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Add chopped celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread the tuna mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape, making sure the filling stays inside and evenly distributed.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into even pinwheels using a sharp knife.
- Arrange on a serving plate and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chilling helps the pinwheels hold their shape
- Adjust seasoning according to taste
- Use fresh tortillas for best rolling results