There are a million and one recipes available online for every type of salad dressing you can imagine.  I love mixing and matching ingredients for that perfect flavor.  Here is my favorite recipe for a simple balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional*
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

Directions
Place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar or dressing container and shake to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

*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. (We added sugar the first time we made and it gave it a lightly sweet taste. If you want a tangier dressing, don’t add the sugar.)

I tossed this with a tomato, cucumber and onion salad.  It blended perfectly with the freshness of the veggies.

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