Mediterranean Roll-Ups With Feta-Kalamata Spread
To speed preparation, use packaged shredded broccoli-coleslaw mix (which usually also contains some julienned carrots and shredded red cabbage) that is available in the supermarket produce department. The vegetables are left raw and crunchy, making this a refreshing choice for a hot summer day. It's just fine to use plain floured tortillas but try using colorful tomato-flavored tortillas when they are available. You can prepare the roll-ups in advance to serve as a light lunch or as an appetizer for carefree entertaining. Or, how about having these on hand for a snack while waiting for the Halloween trick-or-treaters to arrive.
For the spread
¼ cup cream cheese
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
4 Kalamata olives, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon) (see Tip)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
For the bread
Two 7-inch flour tortillas
For the filling
1 ½ cups broccoli-coleslaw mix
1 plum tomato, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
Dash of freshly ground pepper
To make the spread, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
To assemble each roll-up, spread a tortilla to the edges with half of the feta-Kalamata mixture. Top with the broccoli-coleslaw mix and a horizontal row of tomato slices. Sprinkle with pepper. Roll up firmly; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
To serve, unwrap the roll and trim to even the ends. For sandwiches, diagonally slice each roll-up into 3 sections. For appetizer servings, slice each roll-up into 6 sections.
Advance preparation
This spread will keep for up to 2 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. The plastic-wrapped roll-ups can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, and the author of 10 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with a gourmet flair. Her 15-Minute Gourmet cookbook series, including Chicken, Vegetarian, and Noodles, was awarded "Best Cookbook Series in the World" at the 2000 World Cookbook Fair in Périgueux, France in November, 2000. Her Complete Soy Cookbook was named "Best Health Cookbook" at the same event in 1998. To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.




