Description
Fresh Dill & Cheese Cucumber Pinwheels are a simple yet delicious appetizer that combines fresh flavors with a creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumbers lengthwise and scooping out the seeds if necessary.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cucumber slices.
- Sprinkle shredded carrots and chives on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll the cucumber slices tightly and slice into pinwheels.
- Secure with a toothpick if needed and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Try adding other herbs like parsley or cilantro for a different flavor.
- These pinwheels can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pinwheels
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg