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

1.	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.
2.	If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
3.	*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.