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Balsamic Vinaigrette

This dressing is especially good on tossed greens with tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled blue cheese.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Let stand for at least 1/2 hour before using.

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