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Salami Pinwheels: The Tiny Roll-Ups That Steal the Show on Any Party Board

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Sturdy, tortilla-free pinwheels made by rolling thin salami around whipped herb cream cheese, so they hold a clean spiral for hours instead of going soggy.

Ingredients

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  • 24 thin slices salami (deli-sliced, not the thick snacking kind)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, drained and finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Everything bagel seasoning, for pressing onto the outside (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and airy, about 1 minute with a hand mixer or vigorous whisking.
  2. Fold in the chives, dill, garlic powder, lemon zest, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Arrange the salami slices on top in an overlapping shingle pattern, forming a rectangle roughly 8×10 inches.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the salami, all the way to the edges. Scatter the diced roasted red pepper over the filling.
  5. Using the plastic wrap to help lift and guide, roll the salami up tightly into a log, starting from the long edge. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap tightly, like a candy wrapper, to compress the log.
  6. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices.
  7. Unwrap and slice into 1/2-inch coins with a sharp, non-serrated knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts.
  8. If using, press the cut side of each pinwheel lightly into everything bagel seasoning right before arranging on the board.

Notes

Chilling is non-negotiable — a warm log squishes instead of slicing cleanly. You can build the log up to 2 days ahead and slice it the day you"re serving. Swap salami for thin prosciutto or smoked turkey for a milder wrap, and swap the roasted red pepper for pesto or sun-dried tomato for a different flavor from the same method. Keep leftovers chilled and eat within 3 days.

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