A refreshing and vibrant salad combining sweet berries, crisp cucumbers, and a tangy lemon poppy seed dressing.
Zest the lemon and juice it into a small bowl.
Roll the lemon on the counter before juicing to extract more juice.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds until well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or acidity to your preference.
Slice the strawberries, cucumber, and red onion thinly.
Use a mandoline slicer for even and thin slices.
Combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
Gently toss the ingredients to avoid bruising the strawberries.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Add the dressing gradually to avoid overdressing the salad.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of flavor.