Mandarin Green Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1 celery rib, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, well drained

Directions

• 1. Mix almonds and sugar in heavy saucepan. Cook low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds are coated.
• 2. Remove from heat and spread in thin layer on wax paper.
• 3. Cool and break into small pieces.
• 4. Cut lettuce and place in a large salad bowl. Add celery and onions.
• 5. Add almonds, oranges and dressing* just before serving.

Servings

• 4

Tips

*Lettuce wilts quickly once dressing is added. Add dressing to individual portions just before serving. Store leftover salad without dressing added.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon snipped parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco (optional)

Directions

• Place in shaker container and shake until blended. Chill.