Simple Salad Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cucumber
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 head romaine, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 head chicory, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Run a fork down the length of the cucumber to create thin stripes. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
Mix cucumber, iceberg lettuce, romaine, tomatoes, and chicory together in a large bowl. Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss to coat. Season with Italian seasoning, lemon juice, celery seed, garlic salt, pepper, and ginger.
Garnish salad with pignoli and Parmesan cheese.