Weight Watchers Smoked Salmon Pinwheels provide a tasty and nutritious light dinner or snack. This pinwheel recipe is an excellent choice for every person craving a delicious, simple, and healthful food. Simple and readily available items are utilized in this dish. We prepare this recipe with smoked salmon, capers, red onions, and low-fat cheese. These ingredients are excellent choices for a nutritious snack or lunch because they are high in nutrients and low in calories (168 kcal). This Weight Watchers Smoked Salmon Pinwheels can be used in a variety of ways. By altering the components, you can make it to your preference. It is a low-carb (5 grams) with a total fat (10 grams). It is a wholesome dish that supports your diet and health. Let’s prepare these tasty pinwheels with the instructions (mentioned below).
EQUIPMENT:
- A blunt (sharp) knife
- Plastic sheet
- Serving Plate
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 ounces of Thinly sliced cold smoked salmon
- One-third less fat cream cheese 4 ounces
- 1/4 medium cucumber
- Finely chopped red onion 2 tbsps
- Capers 2 tbsps, drained
- Thinly sliced 1/2 lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place a big piece of plastic sheet on a counter shelf.
- Next, set the salmon slices in an overlapping pattern to make a rectangle roughly six inches broad by twelve inches thick.
- Then, cover the salmon with the cream cheese, being careful not to move any of the pieces.
- Now, place the cucumber approximately half an inch from the edge of one side of the rectangle.
- After that, wrap the salmon tightly around the cucumber slices, using the plastic sheet.
- Now, solidify these wrapped rolls in the fridge for half an hour.
- After half an hour, slice the roll into 16 half-an-inch thick pieces with a blunt knife.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are ready to eat.
- Arrange the tasty sliced pinwheels on a plate
- Serve with lemon slices and garnish with red onions and capers.
SERVING IDEAS:
Brunch:
- Serve the pinwheels with toast, caramelized (mashed) potatoes, boiled eggs as a brunch.
Appetizer:
- Enjoy this dish at a family get-together or other important functions as an appetizer
Lunch:
- Pair it with a salad or soup for a light meal.
Toast topping:
- To give a tasty and protein-rich twist to your breakfast or snack, add the pinwheels on top of the bagels or toast.
TIPS:
- Use high-quality smoked salmon to get the perfect taste and texture.
- Handle the salmon carefully to prevent splitting it apart.
- Cut the salmon and cream cheese with a sharp blade (knife) for optimal outcome.
- Stay the pinwheels far from the strong-smelling foods, as the salmon can absorb odors easily.
- To make the pinwheels aesthetically pleasing, use a range of colors and textures, such as thinly sliced onion, capers, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Do not overfill the pinwheels with smoked salmon and cream cheese mixture. This can cause a messy pinwheel and make them challenging to roll.
- Using a cooking brush, slightly wet the pinwheel’s corners with water. By doing this, the pinwheel edges will be better sealed.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- You can store the remaining salmon slices in an air-tight box and refrigerate them for only twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
Freezer:
- We freeze the leftover or whole salmon pinwheels for two months. Save the pinwheels in an airtight plastic bag to freeze.
FAQs:
Is canned salmon a suitable substitute for smoked salmon?
- Canned salmon is a quick and easy option, but it doesn’t provide taste as good as smoked salmon. Before using canned salmon, make sure to drain and dry it.
Which kind of smoked salmon is ideal for this smoked salmon pinwheel dish?
- Choose premium quality salmon that is finely sliced with a good balance of taste and texture.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING AMOUNT
Per Serving Size four slice
Total Quantity 4 servings
Total Calories 168 kcal
Carbohydrates 5 g
Total Fat 10 g
Protein 13.5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1.5 g
Sodium 898 mg
Cholesterol 22 mg
The total Weight Watchers Points per serving is only three (3).