A simple Italian dressing can be made with: - 3/4 cup vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. water - 1 tsp. minced garlic - 1/4 cup cider vinegar - 2 tsp. sugar - 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese - 1/4 tsp. pepper - 1 & 1/2 tsp. salt This will make roughly 1 cup of dressing. Simply mix all of the ingredients together and allow it to mix and settle for a day or two. Shake well before using, as well.