Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

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.
If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
Can be used as a dressing and a marinade.
*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.