Description
These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are an elegant appetizer that brings together creamy lemon-dill cheese, crunchy cucumber, and savory smoked salmon, all rolled into perfect bite-sized spirals. Ideal for brunch spreads, holiday parties, or light, low-carb lunches, they’re a show-stopping yet easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
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8 oz smoked salmon slices
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6 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1/4 cup finely diced cucumber
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1/4 cup finely diced red onion
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: capers and extra dill for garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
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Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap. Overlap smoked salmon slices into a roughly 8×10-inch rectangle.
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Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the salmon surface.
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Sprinkle diced cucumber and red onion over the cream cheese layer.
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Starting from the short edge, tightly roll the salmon into a log, using the plastic wrap to help form a smooth, tight roll.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the roll to firm up.
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Once chilled, slice into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife.
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Garnish with optional capers and dill. Serve chilled.
Notes
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Use cold, thinly sliced smoked salmon for easier rolling and cleaner pinwheels.
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These can be made up to a day ahead and stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
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Great served on cucumber rounds or crackers for a fancier presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European / Modern
