Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Printable)

Tender salmon, dill cheese, and crisp cucumber wrapped in soft tortillas—ideal for parties or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy and Cheese

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced

→ Fish

07 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices

→ Bread

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniformly blended.
02 - Arrange flour tortillas flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over each tortilla, extending to the edges.
03 - Distribute the finely diced cucumber uniformly across the cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Place smoked salmon slices in a single, overlapping layer atop the cucumber.
05 - Starting from one edge, roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape.
06 - Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow filling to set.
07 - Remove wraps, trim the ends of each roll, and slice each log into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp knife.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and present chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with only 15 minutes of hands-on time.
  • Elegant presentation perfect for entertaining guests.
  • Light, fresh, and balanced flavors with creamy cheese, crisp cucumber, and smoky salmon.
  • Versatile appetizer suitable for brunch, parties, or casual snacks.
  • Can be adapted to gluten-free by using appropriate tortillas.
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese and sour cream for a smooth, spreadable mixture.
  • Refrigerate the rolls fully before slicing to maintain shape and clean pinwheels.
  • Try gently pressing sliced cucumber in a towel to remove excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
  • A sharp knife works best for slicing without crushing the rolls.
  • Wrap tightly with plastic wrap to keep the pinwheels fresh and easy to slice.
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