Smoked Salmon Spinach Wrap Pinwheels Recipe
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are a delicious and elegant appetizer featuring spinach wraps filled with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese, fresh spinach, and smoky salmon. Perfect for parties or light snacks, these bite-sized pinwheels combine fresh flavors and a beautiful presentation with minimal preparation and no cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 14-16 pinwheels (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps
- 2 burrito style spinach wraps (or any burrito size wrap)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4–6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ tablespoon chives
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Fillings
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach
- 4–6 ounces smoked salmon
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, chives, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well-incorporated, smooth, and creamy.
- Spread cream cheese on wraps: Lay the two spinach wraps flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto each wrap, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges. Make sure to spread the cream cheese all the way to one edge of each wrap for sealing when rolling.
- Add spinach and smoked salmon: Distribute the fresh spinach evenly over the cream cheese layer on both wraps, then layer the smoked salmon evenly on top of the spinach.
- Roll up the wraps: Starting from the edge with the cream cheese spread to the edge, tightly roll each wrap into a cylinder, tucking in the ends securely. Rolling tightly is key for keeping the pinwheels intact after slicing.
- Slice into pinwheels: Using a small serrated knife, trim off the edges of each rolled wrap to create neat ends. Then cut each roll into ½ inch thick rounds. You should get approximately 14-16 pinwheels total, about 7-8 per wrap.
- Serve: Pinwheels can be served as they are or you can insert a toothpick into each one to make serving easier. This recipe serves 4 people as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor in the cream cheese mixture.
- Substitute spinach wraps with whole wheat or tomato wraps for variation.
- For a dairy-free version, try a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Chill the pinwheels for 15-20 minutes before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- These pinwheels are best eaten the same day but can be refrigerated overnight.
Keywords: Smoked salmon appetizer, pinwheels, cream cheese spinach wraps, party snacks, easy no-cook recipe
