Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
These smoked salmon pinwheels are a quick and easy no-cook appetizer made with soft tortillas, creamy herb cheese, and flavorful smoked salmon. Perfect for parties, brunch, or snacks, these easy salmon pinwheels are light, fresh, and simple to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 200 g smoked salmon
- 200 g cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface. Ensure they are soft and flexible for easy rolling.
- Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, making sure to cover all edges.
- Arrange smoked salmon slices evenly over the cream cheese layer, ensuring full coverage without overlapping too much.
- Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape, pressing gently as you roll to keep it firm and even.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into even pinwheels using a sharp knife. Clean the knife between cuts for neat slices.
- Arrange on a serving plate and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chilling is important for clean slicing and better shape
- Use a sharp knife for best results
- Do not overfill to avoid uneven rolls
- Serve fresh for best taste and texture