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Fresh Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels with Creamy Ranch Cheese

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These colorful pinwheels combine fresh crunchy veggies with a homemade creamy ranch cheese spread, making a quick, easy, and addictive snack perfect for parties or a healthy treat.

Ingredients

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  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch / 25 cm)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange carrot, peeled and julienned
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • Fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 tbsp mayonnaise. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried dill weed, 1/4 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well to distribute evenly.
  3. Stir in 1 tsp fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Thinly slice 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper into strips about 1/4 inch wide. Peel and julienne 1 orange carrot into matchstick-thin pieces.
  5. Slice 1 English cucumber lengthwise into thin strips, removing seeds if watery. Rinse and pat dry fresh baby spinach leaves.
  6. Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60-80 g) of the creamy ranch cheese evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
  7. Layer the sliced veggies and spinach leaves evenly over the cheese spread, balancing colors and textures.
  8. Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to the other, compressing gently to keep the roll firm.
  9. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  10. Remove the pinwheel roll from the fridge and slice into 1-inch thick rounds using a sharp serrated knife.
  11. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and chill until ready.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Slice veggies uniformly for better rolling. Chill the roll before slicing to keep pinwheels intact. Use a serrated knife to slice cleanly without squashing. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and vegan mayo. Gluten-free tortillas can be used as a substitute.

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