These are two of my favorite summer salads that are easy and delicious.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Wisk together or combine in a salad dressing shaker bottle:

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1/4 c. vinegar

1/4 c. sugar

1 T. poppy seeds

1/4 t. paprika

1/4 t. salt

Pour dressing over 6 oz. baby spinach leaves and 4 cups sliced strawberries, tossing until well combined.

Marinated Cucumbers

6 medium cucumbers, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

1 c. vinegar

1/4 to 1/3 c. sugar

1/4 c. olive oil

1 t. salt

1 t. dried oregano

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. dried marjoram

1/2 t. lemon-pepper seasoning

1/2 t. ground mustard

Combine the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl.  

Combine all other ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid.  Cover a shake well.  Pour over the cucumbers and onions and toss well.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.  Servewith a slotted spoon.