Description

These Savory Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are elegant, quick gourmet bites perfect for entertaining or appetizers. Thinly sliced smoked salmon is spread with creamy reduced-fat cream cheese, layered with fresh cucumber matchsticks, rolled up, chilled, and sliced into bite-sized pinwheels garnished with red onion and capers. They offer a refreshing, omega-3 rich treat with a balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

8 oz thinly sliced cold smoked salmon
4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1 medium cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp capers, drained
Lemon slices for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Surface: Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface to prevent sticking and facilitate rolling.
Arrange the Salmon: Arrange smoked salmon slices to form a neat rectangle approximately 6 inches wide by 12 inches long, ensuring slices overlap slightly to form a continuous layer.
Spread the Cream Cheese: Spread the reduced-fat cream cheese evenly over the salmon rectangle, being careful to keep the salmon slices intact beneath.
Add Cucumber: Place the cucumber matchsticks in a line about 1/2 inch from one edge of the cream cheese-covered salmon to add a fresh, crunchy texture.
Roll with Care: Using the plastic wrap, carefully lift and roll the salmon around the cucumber sticks into a tight log. Wrap securely and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the roll.
Slice the Roll: Remove the plastic wrap and using a sharp knife, slice the rolled salmon into 16 equal finger-sized pinwheels, about 1/2 inch thick each.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the pinwheels with chopped red onion and capers. Serve chilled alongside lemon slices for an added zesty flavor.

Notes

Ensure the salmon slices overlap well to prevent the roll from falling apart.
Use a sharp knife and cut gently to maintain the shape of each pinwheel.
The pinwheels can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated until serving.
For a gluten-free appetizer, verify that all ingredients, especially capers, are gluten-free certified.
If desired, add fresh dill or chives for extra herbaceous notes.