Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

My Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are an irresistible start to any meal! You can enjoy them as an appetizer or for brunch alongside other dishes. I like to serve them with soy sauce or ponzu for dipping, kind of like a sushi roll.

Thin slices of smoked salmon are laid on top of everything bagel seasoning, then topped with a homemade scallion cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado, then rolled and cut into bite-size slices. Top with sliced jalapeño for a little heat, then enjoy! Naturally gluten-free and super quick to prep — a total win!

Try more of our easy appetizer recipes, like this Smoked Salmon Salad, Sheet Pan Spinach and Cheese Bourekas, or my Smoked Trout Dip.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the salmon. Lay thin slices of smoked salmon on a sheet of plastic wrap that’s got everything bagel seasoning sprinkled on top. You want to create a large rectangle.
2. Make the cream cheese filling by mixing softened or room temp cream cheese with sliced scallions and lemon zest. Spread this in a thin layer on top of the smoked salmon.
3. Add toppings. I’m using avocado and cucumber. Feel free to add other toppings!
4. Roll, then slice. Use the plastic wrap to help roll the salmon into a log, pressing firmly as you go. Use a sharp knife to cut into small, bite-size pieces, then top each with a slice of jalapeño. Enjoy with ponzu or soy sauce!

Feel adventurous? Make gravlax at home and use that in place of smoked salmon!

Serving Suggestions

These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are perfect as an appetizer for parties, potlucks, game days, or even a light lunch. Serve them with a variety of dips soy sauce or ponzu for a sushi-inspired taste!

They also make a delicious addition to brunch or as a light lunch served alongside a salad.

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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

My Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are an easy, flavorful lunch that tastes like your favorite bagel topping, but looks like a sliced sushi roll. Thin slices of delicate smoked salmon are coated with everything bagel seasoning, then topped with a homemade scallion cream cheese, avocado and cucumber. Roll tightly, then cut into bite-size pieces. Enjoy with jalapeños and soy sauce! Gluten-free.

Prep15 minutes mins

Total15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Jewish

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: easy no cook appetizer, homemade cream cheese frosting, lox and cream cheese, smoked salmon pinwheels, smoked salmon roll ups

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 249kcal

Author: Ari Laing

Equipment

Plastic wrap

Small bowl

Spatula

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning blend
• 1 lb smoked salmon, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup whipped cream cheese, or room temperature regular cream cheese
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced, can substitute with chives
• 2 tsp fresh lemon zest, from 1 medium lemon
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick strips
• 1 small cucumber, cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, very thinly sliced
• Low-sodium soy sauce, optional, for serving

Instructions

• Prepare the salmon. Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap (about 20-inches long), then sprinkle all over with 2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning blend. Lay 1 lb smoked salmon slices on top of the seeds, overlapping the pieces, to create a rectangle that is roughly 18×6-inches long.
• Make the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, combine ¾ cup whipped cream cheese, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and 2 tsp lemon zest. Stir until well mixed.
• Assemble, then roll. Using a spatula or a spoon, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire surface of the salmon. About 2-inches from the bottom edge, lay out all the avocado and cucumber across the entire length of the salmon.
• Roll into a log. Use the plastic wrap to help lift and roll the salmon slices over the filling, until you’ve rolled the entire rectangle into a log. At this point, you can top with additional everything bagel seasoning if you like.
• Cut, then serve! Using a sharp knife, cut the log into bite-size pieces about ¾-inch thick. Transfer to a plate so that they’re standing up. Top each roll with a thin slice of jalapeño. Enjoy with soy sauce for dipping!

Notes

• To make this even simpler, you can replace the scallion cream cheese spread with Boursin cheese.
• If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning blend, you can coat the exterior with white or black sesame seeds (or a combination of the two) or furikake, a Japanese seasoning blend.
• Prepare the pinwheels up to 24 hours in advance, store them tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator, then slice when ready to serve.
• Leftover roll ups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

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