Almond Romaine Salad

By McLean

Mary Ann Sullivan's recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 head lettuce
• 1/2 head Romaine
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 scallions sliced
• 1 small can Mandarin oranges, drained (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• Dash of Tabasco (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook almonds in sugar stirring constantly until sugar melts and almonds are well coated. Brown slightly, spread on foil. Separate when cool. Store at room temperature.

Prepare salad ingredients.

Shake dressing ingredients in bottle until blended.

Mix in almonds after dressing is on salad.