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picnic idea Cucumber Dill Pinwheels

Crisp and Creamy Cucumber Dill Pinwheels: Perfect Picnic Idea

Delight your guests with refreshing Cucumber Dill Pinwheels, a perfect picnic idea that's easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Homemade ranch seasoning can be made using dried herbs and spices.
For the Pinwheels
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Whole-wheat tortillas or gluten-free wraps for dietary preferences.
  • 0.5 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Dill Use dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 large Cucumber Can substitute with thinly sliced bell peppers.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Spatula
  • Serrated knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumber under cold water, then slice it into thin, even rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with the dry ranch seasoning packet; blend until creamy and smooth.
  3. Spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each flour tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle half a tablespoon of chopped dill over the cream cheese on each tortilla.
  5. Lay cucumber slices evenly over the cream cheese and dill on each tortilla.
  6. Starting at one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
  7. Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  8. Once chilled, slice each log into 6 equal portions and arrange on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance; store wrapped tightly in the fridge until ready to serve.

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