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Simple Greek Pinwheels with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce

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Simple Greek Pinwheels with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce: Spinach, roasted red peppers, olives, and feta are rolled up in buttery puff pastry and then served up with a Dill Tzatziki sauce. 
Plate of greek pinwheels
If you asked me what I dream about most, my answer may just be the coast of Santorini, Greece. Have you ever seen the pictures of that stunning coast line up against the bluest of blue water? Breathtaking. 
Have I been to Greece? Nope….remember I said dream!!! But in my dream, I am often laying out on a cushioned chaise with the sun beating down on me with a drink and delicious Greek food in my hand.
I just can not get enough Mediterranean style food, I love Mediterranean Couscous, Mediteranean Frittata, Spinach and Tomato Chicken Skillet, and Tuscan pasta.  Since I don’t have plans to head across seas any time soon, I am left to escape to my dreams through food. I am okay with that–especially when we are talking about kalamative olives, dill, olive oil, and feta.
Oh do I have a serious love for Feta cheese!

Mediterranean Greek Pinwheels

 Flaky, buttery puff pastry is rolled around spinach, roasted red peppers, kalamative olives, feta and oregano. Baked to golden perfection, these Greek roll-up are perfection on their own, but dipped into a Dill Tzatziki Sauce, and well, eyes roll back in the back of your head mind-blowing good.
Now before you tell you me that Greek recipes typically use phyllo dough rather than puff pastry–I hear ya!
But come on–the buttery-goodness of puff pastry can not be beat! And plus it is A LOT more stable than phyllo dough to work with. Hence why I choose puff pastry for this hand-held gem. Oh and the fact, I found organic puff pastry free of hydrogenated oils at Trader Joes–so my love of puff pastry is HUGE right now since I can enjoy it sans trans-fats!
These Simple Greek Pinwheels are the PERFECT elegant appetizer to serve when you are looking to impress, or just hanging with your friends for wine.
Whatever the occasion, these Mediterranean Roll-Ups will impress and can be put together in minutes!! And probably with ingredients you have in your house already.

How to make Mediterranean Pinwheels

Greek Roll Up Ingredients
Start by rolling out your puff pastry and covering with a layer of spinach.
Then you lay out roasted red pepper, kalamative olives and sprinkle with dried oregano and a generous handful of feta cheese.
Roll it up. Greek Roll Up rolling up2 (1 of 1)
Then you simply slice into 1/2 inch rounds and bake. Greek Roll-Ups on baking sheet
Serve these Greek rolls with Tzatziki Sauce.
Dipping Greek Roll into Tzatiki Sauce
For your next party, wow your friends with these Simple Greek Pinwheels. It may not be a trip to Santorini, but it is the next best thing!

A Few Notes On Greek Rolls

  • If you can’t use fresh spinach, you can use 1/2 cup defrosted cooked spinach, just be sure to drain well.
  • Feel free to omit the kalamative olives and use your favorite olives in these Greek roll-ups.
  • I have not tried making these rolls with crescent rolls in place of the puff pastry, but my guess is it would still work and be delicious.
  • For the Tzatziki sauce be sure to use fresh dill for maximum flavor. Dried dill can be used in a pinch, but only use 1/2 teaspoon.

Let’s Make Greek Pinwheels!

Greek Pinwheels with Tzatziki

Simple Greek Pinwheels

A fabulous Greek appetizer made with puff pastry, Kalamative olives, spinach, and feta. 
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek Pinwheels
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

For the Greek Rolls

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (8 ounces) thawed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 16 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and dried on paper towels
  • 1/2 cup kalamative olives sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lay a silpat or parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  • Roll out the puff pastry. Lay out spinach over the puff pastry, covering the surface of the pastry. Next layer the roasted red pepper and olives over the spinach. Sprinkle with feta and oregano.
  • Roll up the puff pastry lengthwise. Slice into 1/2 inch slices and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve pinwheels with dip.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Greek Pinwheels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 411mg18%
Potassium 71mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 515IU10%
Vitamin C 1.6mg2%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. 5 stars
    I made your sauce to go with my gyro salad tonight, yummo!! I found you via the “Mastering Your Influence”, thanks for the recipe…wishing I could still eat phyllo so I could make the REST of this lovely recipe!

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    • Hi Tessa! So glad you found me (and that is great group!!) Sorry you can’t have the dough, but so glad you enjoyed the sauce–I could eat that Tzatziki sauce on everything 🙂

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  3. Kristen, I love the flavors! I’m with you on the dreaming of Greece. The beauty, the culture, the food!!! I hope to go someday, but until then, I’ll close my eyes and take a bite of these flavors to get whisked away in my dreams. And I just have to add, everything is better with Tzatziki!!

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  7. Sooo cheery and colorful, Kristen. I might be cheering for your Greek wonders rather than the award winners! Tee hee. Thank you for the recipe =) Hope you fulfill your dream of traveling to the land of white washed walls and blue waters.

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    • Just found these and can’t wajt to try! Was wondering if they can be frozen? Either before or after baking? Thanks!

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      • Hi Jennefer! I would bake BEFORE freezing, and then let cool. Freeze on baking sheet until frozen solid and then pop into freezer bag/air tight container. To reheat, place on baking sheet frozen and bake at 375 until warmed through. Enjoy!

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