Salami Snow Pea Appetizer Roll-ups

The first time that I encountered salami roll-ups was at a dinner party a number of years ago.  They have been a favorite of mine, as well as one of my "signature" appetizer recipes ever since.  To me, they are love at first bite.  They're fun to make and fun to devour!  You might want to make a double batch because they go quickly.   Note: if you're not a spinach lover,  you can omit the spinach without a reduction in taste. 

INGREDIENTS:
1 package Genoa Salami (generally 16 thin slices per package)

1 container cream cheese (I use reduced fat onion & chive or reduced fat vegetable)

Snow peas or sugar snap peas, 16 pieces

Baby spinach leaves (enough for 2-4 for each salami round)

DIRECTIONS:
Spread thin layer of cream cheese onto each salami slice, all the way to the edge

Place 2 to 4 baby spinach leaves in center of slice

Place 1 snow pea over spinach leaves

Roll up each salami slice, jelly roll style

*The cream cheese generally holds the  roll together, but if needed, use a toothpick to secure.

Chill and serve, arranged on platter.

If you want bite sized roll-ups, cut each roll into thirds and pierce each third with a toothpick.

Variation:

Instead of snow peas and spinach, try jarred mini gherkin pickles with plain cream cheese.