Almond Romaine Salad

By McLean

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 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
• 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.

Dressing:
Shake together in bottle until blended. Mix in almonds after dressing is on salad.