Get ready to transform your ordinary lunch or appetizer into a stunning culinary masterpiece that's as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious! These Tomato and Avocado Pinwheel Salad rolls are not just a recipe, they're a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients, bold colors, and exciting textures that will elevate your dining experience from simple to spectacular. In just 10 minutes, you'll create a dish that looks like it came straight from a gourmet restaurant kitchen, impressing everyone from family to dinner guests.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are fresh and at room temperature. Wash the tomatoes and cilantro thoroughly under cool running water.
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Lay out the large tortillas flat on a clean work surface. Spread an even layer of the seasoned cream cheese across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Thinly slice the tomatoes and avocados into uniform, delicate pieces to ensure easy rolling and even distribution.
- Arrange the tomato and avocado slices in a single layer over the cream cheese, covering most of the tortilla surface.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro evenly over the vegetable layers to add a bright, fresh flavor.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, creating a compact cylinder.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels, revealing the colorful layered cross-section.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter, garnish with additional cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure cream cheese is truly softened at room temperature for smooth spreading and easy rolling.
- Slice with Precision: Use a very sharp knife when cutting pinwheels to maintain clean, attractive edges.
- Uniform Thickness: Slice tomatoes and avocados thinly and evenly to prevent uneven rolling and ensure each bite is balanced.
- Serve Immediately: These pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh to maintain crisp tortilla texture and vibrant vegetable colors.
- Customize Your Flavor: Experiment with adding jalapeños, lime zest, or different herbs to personalize your pinwheels.
- Chill Before Serving: For firmer pinwheels, refrigerate rolled tortillas for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 383kcal
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 150mg
