Ingredients

1/4

cup sliced almonds

4

teaspoons sugar

1/4

cup vegetable oil

2

tablespoons sugar

2

tablespoons white or cider vinegar

1

tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/2

teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

Dash red pepper sauce

1/2

small head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (3 cups)

1/2

bunch romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (3 cups)

2

medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)

2

medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)

1

can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

Preparation

In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.

In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.

In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.