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This Italian Wrap Recipe has everything I love about a classic Italian sub rolled into a soft flour tortilla. Each wrap is filled with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, crisp lettuce, banana peppers, and zesty Italian dressing. It takes just five minutes to make and is easy to pack for school lunches, work, picnics, camping trips, or busy days on the go.
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“These were absolutely delicious! I loved that they were quick and easy after a long day of working!” – Lynne
“Totally awesome, making one tomorrow on a garlic herb wrap.” – Diane
“I made this wrap for my husbands lunch today! I had all the ingredients on hand and used our last spinach wrap tortilla to put it together. Now I’m afraid my husband will want lunch at home everyday. Thank you for this awesome recipe!” – Stacey
Why I Love This Wrap
I first made this Italian Sandwich Wrap when I was looking for something different to pack in my kids’ school lunches. We had recently become fans of toasted Italian sub sandwiches, but a hot sandwich was not practical for a lunch box. Rolling those same meats, cheese, and tangy peppers into a tortilla turned out to be the answer.
Since then, these wraps have become a favorite for family outings, picnics, and lunches for my kids and husband. They are easy to assemble, easy to eat, and simple to adjust for everyone’s preferences. I usually use a regular flour tortilla, but spinach, whole wheat, and sun-dried tomato wraps all work well.
This recipe works because the savory Italian meats and provolone are balanced by crisp lettuce, tangy banana peppers, and Italian dressing. It tastes like an Italian sub, but it is much easier to pack and eat when we are away from home.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- Flour tortilla: A large, soft tortilla is the easiest to fill and roll without tearing. You can use a store-bought tortilla or make our Homemade Flour Tortillas.
- Italian deli meats: Ham, hard salami, and pepperoni give this wrap its classic Italian sandwich flavor.
- Provolone cheese: Provolone has a mild, slightly sharp flavor that goes especially well with Italian meats and peppers.
- Lettuce: I usually use green leaf lettuce, but shredded romaine, spinach, or arugula also work.
- Banana peppers: These add a tangy bite without making the wrap too spicy. Pepperoncini can also be used.
- Zesty Italian dressing: A small amount brings all the ingredients together. Kraft Zesty Italian is our favorite for this recipe.
Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
One of the best things about this Italian Wrap Recipe is how easy it is to change. Use what you have in the refrigerator or set out several options and let everyone build their own wrap.
- Wrap options: Try a spinach, whole wheat, sun-dried tomato, garlic herb, or gluten-free tortilla. You can also use flatbread, a pita pocket, or a large lettuce leaf.
- Meat options: Add or substitute capicola, Genoa salami, mortadella, turkey, prosciutto, or another favorite deli meat.
- Cheese options: Mozzarella, pepper jack, Colby Jack, or sliced Parmesan can be used in place of provolone.
- Vegetables: Add thinly sliced red onion, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, cucumber, spinach, arugula, or tomato.
- Olives: Sliced black olives or Kalamata olives add a salty, briny flavor.
- Spreads: Try mayonnaise, pesto, garlic aioli, or a thin layer of pizza sauce.
- Herbs and seasonings: Fresh basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, or a little minced garlic can add even more Italian flavor.
When adding tomatoes, remove some of the seeds and pat the slices dry first. This helps keep the tortilla from becoming soggy.
How to Make an Italian Wrap
- Prepare the tortilla. Place the tortilla on a clean, flat surface. If it feels cold or stiff, warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds so it is easier to roll.
- Add the filling. Layer the ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone in the center of the tortilla, leaving space around the edges. Add the lettuce and well-drained banana peppers, then drizzle the Italian dressing over the top.
- Fold and roll. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla toward the center. Pull the bottom edge up and over the filling, then continue rolling tightly like a burrito.
- Cut and serve. Place the wrap seam-side down and cut it in half. Serve it right away or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper for later.
Recipe Tips
- Use a large tortilla. A burrito-size tortilla gives you enough room to add the filling and still close the sides.
- Warm cold tortillas. A room-temperature or slightly warmed tortilla bends more easily and is less likely to crack.
- Do not overfill the wrap. Adding too much filling makes the tortilla difficult to close and causes ingredients to fall out.
- Drain the peppers. Pat banana peppers or pepperoncini dry before adding them to reduce excess moisture.
- Create a moisture barrier. Place the meat and cheese directly against the tortilla, then add the lettuce, peppers, and dressing in the center.
- Use less dressing for packed lunches. A light drizzle is usually enough. You can also pack the dressing separately for dipping.
- Keep tomatoes dry. Remove the seeds and pat tomato slices dry before adding them.
- Roll it tightly. A firm roll keeps everything together and makes the wrap easier to eat.
- Wrap it securely. Plastic wrap, parchment paper, or foil will help the Italian Sandwich Wrap hold its shape in a lunch box or cooler.
- Keep it cold. Pack the wrap with an ice pack and keep it chilled until you are ready to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Italian wrap usually includes a combination of Italian deli meats, cheese, lettuce, peppers, and Italian dressing rolled in a flour tortilla. This version uses ham, hard salami, pepperoni, provolone, green leaf lettuce, banana peppers, and zesty Italian dressing.
Ham, salami, pepperoni, and capicola are all good choices. You can use all three meats listed in the recipe or choose two or three of your favorites. Mortadella, prosciutto, and turkey can also be added.
A large, burrito-size flour tortilla is the easiest to fill and roll. Smaller tortillas can still be used, but you will need to reduce the amount of filling.
Let a refrigerated tortilla come to room temperature or warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds. This makes it softer and more flexible. Be careful not to overheat it or it may become sticky.
Drain the banana peppers, pat any tomatoes dry, and avoid using too much dressing. When packing the wrap several hours ahead, serve the dressing on the side or place it in a small container for dipping.
Yes. For the best texture, assemble the wrap the morning you plan to eat it. You can also prepare the meats, cheese, and vegetables ahead of time and store them separately, then assemble the wrap in about five minutes.
Yes. Warm the tortilla first, then add the meat and cheese. You can also warm the meats briefly in a skillet before assembling the wrap. Add the lettuce, peppers, and dressing after the warm ingredients so the lettuce stays crisp.
Use a certified gluten-free tortilla for a gluten-free wrap and check the labels on the deli meats and dressing. For a low-carb option, replace the tortilla with a large green leaf, romaine, or butter lettuce leaf and eat it like a lettuce taco.
Make Ahead and Storage
For packed lunches, I like to assemble the wrap in the morning, roll it tightly, and wrap it in plastic wrap or parchment paper. If it will be sitting for several hours, use only a small amount of dressing or pack the dressing separately.
An assembled wrap is best eaten the same day, but it can be refrigerated overnight in an airtight container. After that, the lettuce and tortilla may begin to soften.
For longer storage, keep the tortilla, meats, cheese, vegetables, and dressing in separate containers in the refrigerator. Assemble the wrap when you are ready to eat it and follow the storage dates listed on the deli meat and cheese packages.
I do not recommend freezing an assembled Italian wrap because the lettuce, peppers, and dressing will change texture as they thaw.
Pairing Ideas
Turn this Italian Wrap Recipe into an easy lunch or dinner by serving it with Spaghetti Pasta Salad, Easy Fruit Salad, or Crispy Air Fryer French Fries. It also goes well with potato chips, fresh vegetables, grapes, or a cup of soup. For picnics and potlucks, our Pizza Pasta Salad is another fun Italian-inspired side.
More Wrap Recipes
When you need another easy lunch that is more interesting than a plain sandwich, try one of these recipes:
This Italian Wrap Recipe is one of those simple meals I can make in minutes with ingredients that are easy to keep on hand. The combination of Italian meats, provolone, banana peppers, lettuce, and dressing gives me all the flavors of an Italian sub in a lunch that is much easier to pack.
Make this Italian Sandwich Wrap with the ingredients listed or add your own favorite meats, vegetables, and spreads. When you try it, please leave a comment and a star rating below. I would love to hear what you added to yours! 💛
Italian Wrap Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Flour tortilla
- 2 Ham slices, thinly sliced
- 3 Salami slices
- 6 Pepperoni slices
- 1 Provolone cheese slice
- 1 Lettuce leaf
- 6 Banana peppers
- 1 Tablespoon Zesty Italian dressing
Instructions
- Place the tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Layer the ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone in the center, leaving room around the edges.
- Add the lettuce and drained banana peppers. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the lettuce and peppers.
- Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla toward the center. Pull the bottom edge over the filling, then roll the tortilla up tightly.
- Place the wrap seam-side down, cut it in half, and serve immediately or wrap it tightly for later.
Notes
- Use a large, soft tortilla so there is enough room to fold in the sides.
- Warm a cold tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds to keep it from cracking.
- Do not overfill the tortilla or it will be difficult to roll.
- Drain the banana peppers well and pat any tomatoes dry before adding them.
- For packed lunches, use the dressing lightly or serve it on the side to prevent sogginess.
- Wrap the finished Italian Sandwich Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, parchment paper, or foil and keep it chilled.
- Spinach, whole wheat, sun-dried tomato, garlic herb, and gluten-free tortillas can be substituted.
- For a low-carb option, use a large green leaf or romaine lettuce leaf instead of a tortilla.
- Add capicola, Genoa salami, turkey, mozzarella, red onion, olives, tomato, pesto, mayonnaise, or fresh basil to change the flavor.
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These were absolutely delicious! I loved that they were quick and easy after a long day of working!! I did not use the banana peppers, but they were still divine!
Was very good for a quick and healthy lunch. Or dinner perhaps.
Sounds delicious and convenient quick and easy. I especially like that you added the additional ingredients that could be used. Thank you for sharing.
Totally awesome, making one tomorrow on a garlic herb wrap 😁
I made this wrap for my husbands lunch today! I had all the ingredients on hand and used our last spinach wrap tortilla to put it together. I heated up the tortilla a little to make it softer and more pliable to wrap, added a very light layer of pizza sauce on the wrap then layered hard salami, Black Forest ham, provolone cheese. I tossed together the shredded romaine lettuce I had with sliced black olives, banana peppers with the dressing to evenly coat it then added to the wrap and rolled up.
It presents beautifully cut in half served it with air fryer seasoned fries and sriracha ranch dressing. Now I’m afraid my husband will want lunch at home everyday 😂 thank you for this awesome recipe!
Haha – I’m so glad you and your husband liked the recipe. You added some really delicious touches! Thank you for sharing!
I just love salami and banana peppers. They are a match made in savory heaven. This is a quick and easy lunch idea that anyone can make.
This wrap looks so good and is so easy to make too!! It’s the perfect healthy lunch!
This wrap looks yummy and I love the Italian flavors. I will be making these this week for taking to work.
A wrap is one of my favourite lunch options – this would be great for me and even the kids packed lunches. It looks so delicious and colourful!
That combo of ham, salami and pepperoni is a winner. Definitely a fabulous wrap to make over the weekdays!