Simple Salad Dressing Recipe

Simple Salad Dressing Recipe

  • 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
  1. Run a fork down the length of the cucumber to create thin stripes. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
  2. 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.
  3. Garnish salad with pignoli and Parmesan cheese.