Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Print-Friendly)

Soft tortillas roll up smoked salmon, dill cheese, and crisp cucumber for a flavorful 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)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Arrange flour tortillas on a clean cutting board. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture to the edges of each tortilla.
03 - Scatter finely diced cucumber evenly atop the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
04 - Layer smoked salmon slices uniformly over the cucumber.
05 - Starting from one edge, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
06 - Wrap each rolled tortilla securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to ensure firmness.
07 - Unwrap each roll, trim the ends, and slice into 6 even pinwheels using a sharp knife.
08 - Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You&aposll never stress about the appetizers again, because these are always a crowd-pleaser.
  • The cool cucumber and tangy cream cheese make every bite refreshing, and the salmon feels like a treat.
02 -
  • Trying to slice before chilling always results in messy spirals—patience pays off for neat pinwheels.
  • Once I realized thin salmon slices roll better, I stopped struggling with uneven chunks in the middle.
03 -
  • If using store-brand tortillas, warm them just a touch to prevent cracking.
  • A quick rub of lemon zest right before serving adds fragrance that guests love.
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