
These elegant little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. A herbed cream cheese spread — brightened with fresh dill, chives, and a squeeze of lemon — gets layered with silky smoked salmon, crisp cucumber rounds, and peppery baby arugula before being rolled up tight and chilled until perfectly sliceable. The key to making pinwheels work without wheat is finding a tortilla that actually rolls without cracking, and using large gluten free tortillas here solves that problem beautifully. A quick rest in the fridge firms everything up so each slice holds its spiral shape and looks genuinely impressive on a serving platter. Store-bought versions of this kind of party food often come with frustrating label warnings, so making them yourself means you control every single ingredient. The recipe makes enough to serve six generously, and the optional capers add a briny little punch if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon flavor profile. Fresh, fuss-free, and seriously crowd-pleasing — these are the kind of bites that make people ask for the recipe.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dill, chives, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and evenly combined.
Lay one gluten free tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread about one-quarter of the cream cheese mixture in an even layer across the entire surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the far edge.
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