Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Delicate salmon, creamy cheese, and cucumber wrapped in soft tortillas for a light, flavorful appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
02 - Arrange tortillas flat on a clean cutting board.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of each tortilla using a spatula.
04 - Distribute diced cucumber evenly across the cheese spread.
05 - Place smoked salmon slices in a single layer over the cucumber.
06 - Starting at one edge, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
07 - Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for optimal firmness.
08 - Remove plastic wrap, trim ragged ends, and slice each roll into six uniform pinwheels with a sharp knife. Arrange pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy dill cheese hugs the salmon so perfectly that every bite feels like a secret brunch treat.
  • These pinwheels save the day when you need something quick but impressive—they look way fancier than the effort required.
02 -
  • If you skip chilling, the pinwheels lose their shape—it is absolutely worth the wait.
  • I used to skimp on cucumber but realized it made the whole pinwheel more refreshing and didn't get soggy once prepped right.
03 -
  • Chill rolls for at least an hour, even longer if you want perfect pinwheels that stay firm and crisp.
  • A very sharp knife prevents squashing—wipe it clean between cuts for neat spirals.
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