Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Printable)

Creamy dill cheese, smoked salmon, crisp cucumber—perfect rolled pinwheels for entertaining or snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy and Cheese

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp sour cream
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tsp 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend until thoroughly smooth.
02 - Lay tortillas flat on a clean cutting board. Evenly distribute and spread the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, reaching the edges.
03 - Sprinkle diced cucumber uniformly across the cream cheese layer.
04 - Arrange smoked salmon slices in a single, even layer over the cucumber.
05 - Starting from one side, roll each tortilla tightly into a log.
06 - Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and firm.
07 - Remove plastic wrap, trim ends, and cut each log into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp knife.
08 - Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the kind of appetizer you can whip up in minutes that still feels elegant and special.
  • The combination of creamy cheese, fresh cucumber, and smoky salmon never fails to surprise guests.
02 -
  • If you skip chilling the rolls, they tend to fall apart and smear during slicing—I learned that messy way on a rushed morning.
  • Using paper towels to pat cucumber dry prevents soggy pinwheels and keeps them crisp longer.
03 -
  • Chilling the rolls makes slicing seamless and picture-perfect every time.
  • Thinly sliced salmon gives an even layer—using cheap trimmings only works if you don&t mind rustic looks.
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