Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Makes 1 cup

Marlene

ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar,optional*
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens
Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
If using a good quality balsamic vinegar you should not need the sugar, but if using a lesser quality you might want the sugar to round out the dressing.
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Directions
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Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
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Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
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If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
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*If using a good quality balsamic vinegar you should not need the sugar, but if using a lesser quality you might want the sugar to round out the dressing.