Mandarin Almond Salad

By nvrsummergirl

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 c. sliced almonds
• 3 T. sugar
• 1/2 head red leaf lettuce
• 1/2 head green leaf lettuce
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 2 whole green onions, chopped
• 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 c. olive oil or vegetable oil
• 2 T. sugar (+ 1/2 T. optional)
• 2 T. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp chopped parsley
• dash of tabasco

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all dressing ingredients and refrigerate.

Almonds:
Sprinkle sugar (and melted butter, optional) and broil on aluminum foil. Watch carefully it only takes a minute or two to brown.

Salad:
Toss lettuce, celery, onions and oranges with dressing and top with almonds.