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Cucumber Dill Pinwheels

Cucumber Dill Pinwheels: Refreshing No-Cook Appetizer Delight

Cucumber Dill Pinwheels are a vibrant, no-cook appetizer that is easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Spread
  • 8 oz cream cheese Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option.
  • 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet Substitute with homemade ranch seasoning for a healthier option.
For the Wrap
  • 4 large flour tortillas Whole wheat tortillas can be used for a healthier choice.
For the Filling
  • 2 tsp fresh chopped dill Substitute with parsley or omit for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 medium cucumber Sliced thin.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • knife
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and thinly slicing your medium cucumber into even rounds, about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 ounce of dry ranch seasoning using a spatula. Mix until smooth.
  3. Take 4 large flour tortillas and lay them flat. Spread a quarter of your cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle half a tablespoon of chopped dill over the cream cheese spread on each tortilla.
  5. Arrange cucumber slices uniformly over the dill on each tortilla.
  6. Starting at one end, tightly roll each tortilla into a log shape.
  7. Wrap each rolled tortilla log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Once chilled, slice each log into 6 pinwheels, approximately 1 inch thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pinwheels can be made up to 24 hours in advance; just keep them tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for maximum freshness.

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