Smoked Salmon Cucumber Pinwheels (Print Version)

Tortillas filled with dill cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber, sliced into savory, elegant pinwheels.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
02 - Arrange tortillas on a flat surface and evenly spread the cheese mixture over each, extending right to the edges.
03 - Distribute finely diced cucumber evenly across the cream cheese layer on all tortillas.
04 - Arrange smoked salmon slices in a single layer over the cucumber on each tortilla.
05 - Roll each tortilla tightly from one end into a compact log.
06 - Wrap each roll securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to firm up.
07 - Remove wraps, trim the ends, and cut each tortilla roll into 6 even pinwheels. Arrange pinwheels on a platter and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s the kind of dish that disappears before you can sneak a second piece.
  • Cleanup is a breeze, and the flavors feel as fancy as a restaurant brunch.
02 -
  • Once, I skipped patting my cucumber dry and the pinwheels unraveled from sogginess.
  • Letting the rolls rest in the fridge ensures flawless slicing—don’t rush or they’ll squish.
03 -
  • Firm, cold rolls slice cleaner than softer ones—chilling is key.
  • Don’t overload with filling; less is more for a neat spiral every time.
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