Mandarin Orange Salad

This is really light and refreshing salad that goes with a meal that could be heavy otherwise. It's also good in the summer.

Mandarin Orange Salad

1/2 cup sliced almonds

3 T. sugar

1/2 head iceberg lettuce

1/2 head romaine lettuce

1 cup celery

2 whole green onions, chopped

11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing:

1 tsp. salt

dash of pepper

1/4 cup oil (I used canola oil)

1 TBSP. chopped parsley

2 TBSP. sugar

2 TBSP. vinegar

dash of Tabasco sauce

In a small pan over medium heat, cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly until almonds are coated and sugar dissolved. Watch carefully as they will burn easily. Cool and store in airtight container. Mix all dressing ingredients and chill. Mix lettuces, celery and onions. Just before serving, add almonds and oranges. Toss with the dressings.

Recipe source: Aunt Phyllis--thanks!