Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad

By cdboss

Ingredients

• 1 . T. butter
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
• 1/4 c. green onions, chopped
• 1/4 (1/2 cup) chopped celery
• 1 (2) (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1/4 (1/2) cup vegetable oil
• 2 T. (1/4) cup cider vinegar
• 2 T. (1/4) cup white sugar
• 1/4 t. (1/2) almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly saute almonds in 1 T. butter (1/4 c. sugar optional). Mix greens, oranges, celery & onions and add almonds. Mix remaining ingredients for the dressing. Toss before serving.