📖 Instructions

1. Gather Your Ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand: cooked turkey slices, cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied, your choice!), cream cheese (softened), tortillas (flour or spinach), and your favorite salad greens.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until it's smooth and creamy. This will make it easier to spread on the tortillas. If you like, you can add a pinch of salt, pepper, or even a dash of garlic powder for extra flavor.
3. Spread the Cream Cheese: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of cream cheese over the entire surface of the tortilla. Don't overdo it, or the pinwheels will be too messy. About 2-3 tablespoons should be perfect.
4. Add the Cranberry Sauce: Spoon dollops of cranberry sauce over the cream cheese layer. Use a fork or spoon to gently spread it out, leaving some gaps. The cranberry sauce adds a burst of sweetness and tartness that complements the turkey beautifully. Don't be shy with the cranberry, but also don't over crowd it. A balanced approach is key!
5. Layer the Turkey: Arrange slices of cooked turkey over the cranberry sauce, covering as much of the tortilla as possible. You can use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, deli turkey, or even shredded turkey. The more turkey, the merrier, right?
6. Roll It Up: Starting at one edge, tightly roll up the tortilla, like you're making a burrito. Make sure to keep the roll tight and even, to prevent the pinwheels from falling apart later. If the tortilla is cracking while rolling, moisten it with a damp paper towel before rolling.
7. Chill Out: Wrap the rolled-up tortilla tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will help the pinwheels firm up and make them easier to slice. You can even chill them for a few hours or overnight, if you're preparing them in advance.
8. Slice and Serve: Once the pinwheels are chilled, remove them from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels on a bed of your favorite salad greens. I like to use a mix of spinach, romaine, and arugula for a variety of flavors and textures.
9. Add Extra Goodies (Optional): If you want to jazz up your salad even more, you can add other veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, or shredded carrots. You can also sprinkle on some chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or crumbled cheese for extra flavor and crunch.
10. Dress It Up: Drizzle your favorite salad dressing over the pinwheels and greens. A light vinaigrette or a creamy ranch dressing works well. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, try a cranberry vinaigrette to complement the flavors of the pinwheels.
11. Enjoy! Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures in this Turkey Cranberry Pinwheel Salad. These pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you love them (and i know you will), you can easily adjust the amount of serving for your friends and family.