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Salami and Cream Cheese Wrap - lunchbox, lunch recipe

Salami and Cream Cheese Wrap

40 min
2 portions

Perfect lunchbox wrap — creamy cheese, salami, and fresh basil rolled up with a crunchy tomato-crouton salad on the side.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the bread into cubes, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, then fry them in a medium-hot pan until golden and crispy.

  2. 2

    Rinse and cut the tomatoes, then mix them together with the croutons and arrange on a plate.

  3. 3

    Drizzle over the lemon juice and virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Spread the cream cheese over the tortillas, lay on the lettuce, salami, and fresh basil, then roll them up tight. Cut into pieces that fit your lunchbox.

Per average serving

3.3k
Calories
kcal
175.1
Protein
g
190.3
Carbs
g
218.5
Fat
g
30.3g
Fiber
44.7g
Sugar
11786mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Keep the pan moving while the bread cubes fry. They go from golden to burnt in about a minute, so stay close and shake them around.
  • Pat the tomatoes dry after rinsing. Wet tomatoes water down the lemon and oil dressing and the croutons go soft faster.
  • Let the cream cheese sit out for a few minutes before spreading. Straight from the fridge it tears the tortilla.
  • Roll the wrap tight and let it sit seam-side down for a minute before cutting. It holds together much better in the lunchbox.
  • Dress the tomato salad right before eating, not ahead of time, so the croutons keep their crunch.

Ways to vary it

  • Swap the salami for thin slices of ham or turkey if you want something milder for the kids.
  • A few thin slices of cucumber tucked in with the lettuce add some crunch to the wrap.
  • If basil isn't around, a little rocket works in its place and gives a bit of pepper.

Storage & leftovers

The wrap keeps in the fridge for about a day if you wrap it tight in foil or cling film. It doesn't freeze well since the cream cheese and tomatoes go watery. Eat it cold straight from the box, no reheating needed, and keep the tomato salad separate until you're ready to eat.

What to serve with it

A handful of olives or some plain crackers on the side rounds it out. A small glass of cold lemonade suits the lunchbox feel.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 1 June 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026

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