Mandarin-Almond Salad

Mandarin-Almond Salad

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1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 T sugar

1 head green leaf lettuce
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 cup finely chopped celery
3 green onions, chopped
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing:
1 tsp salt
2 T vinegar
2 T sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 T parsley
dash of pepper
dash of Tabasco

Caramelize slivered almonds by mixing with sugar in a small skillet and stirring constantly over low heat until lightly browned. Cool on waxed paper and break into small pieces; set aside. Combine ingredients for dressing and mix well. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and combine with celery, green onions and mandarin oranges. Toss with dressing and sprinkle with sugared almonds.

**Try adding pears to this salad, too!