Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are the perfect party appetizer that can be made ahead of time. They're great for lunch outside-the-box, too! The creamy lemon dill spread is amazing.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese, 8oz, softened
- 1 lemon, for fresh lemon juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill leaves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves, be sure they're not damp
- 16 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 4-6 flour tortillas, actual amount depends on size of
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, lemon juice/zest, dill, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine well.
- Lay tortillas down flat on individual squares of cling wrap. Evenly spread desired amount of lemon cream cheese mixture onto the tortillas, leaving 1/2 inch edges.
- Line with a single layer of spinach leaves, followed by a single layer of smoked salmon.
- Gently but firmly roll tortillas up. Wrap in cling wrap airtight, and chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, remove from cling wrap, place on cutting board, and trim off end pieces. Slice each roll into 1 1/2 inch pinwheels and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make this gluten-free by using your favorite gluten-free wraps.
- Use regular flour or whole wheat flour tortillas, or your favorite style of tortillas.
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened before mixing it with other ingredients. This will help you achieve a smooth and creamy texture for your filling.
- When zesting your lemon, make sure to only take off the outer layer of the skin. The white pith underneath can be bitter, so you want to avoid grating it.
- Pat dry your baby spinach leaves before assembly. Damp leaves can make your tortillas soggy.
- Chilling your pinwheels after assembly helps them hold their shape and allows the flavors to meld together.
- This recipe is part of our Lunch Recipes Collection.
- We love serving these pinwheels alongside other easy party appetizers like this Easy Crostini Recipe.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1038IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg