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It wouldn't be summer in Oregon without a bowl of red, ripe strawberries or a luscious dessert of strawberry shortcake. If apple pie is the icon of the good life for America , then strawberry shortcake highlights the heritage of Oregonians.

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Recipes courtesy of Gingerich Farms Products, Inc.

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 red (sweet) onion, thinly sliced

Dressing: in a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, milk and poppy seeds. Set aside.

Divide the lettuce into 6 individual salad bowls. Sprinkle strawberries over the lettuce and garnish with onion slices. Pour dressing over salads just before serving. Serves. 6.

Submitted by D Williamson - Milwaukie, Oregon.