Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Elegant pinwheels combine smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, and cucumber in soft tortillas for a festive appetizer.

# 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 diameter)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, and ground black pepper until smooth.
02 - Lay tortillas on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over each tortilla, covering all surfaces.
03 - Distribute diced cucumber across the cream cheese layer on each tortilla for uniform coverage.
04 - Place smoked salmon slices in a single layer over the cucumber.
05 - Carefully roll each tortilla into a tight log starting from one edge.
06 - Encase each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm the filling.
07 - Unwrap, trim ends, and slice each roll into 6 even pinwheels.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • These pinwheels are quick to assemble and never fail to impress guests with their elegant look.
  • The combination of dill, lemon, and smoked salmon delivers a refreshing bite every time, making them a favorite for both casual and fancy occasions.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the chilling step—trying to slice too soon leads to messy wheels and smeared filling.
  • Letting the flavors mingle in the fridge makes the herbs pop and gives the salmon time to soften the tortillas.
03 -
  • Mix cream cheese filling until extra smooth so it spreads easily and doesn’t tear the tortilla.
  • Lining tortillas with parchment before rolling prevents sticking and helps keep the rolls tight.
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