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===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
*Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment
*Assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnuts
*Blue cheese, for garnish
===Directions===
#Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. 
#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.
#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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