Romaine salad with caramelized almonds, mandarin oranges, and a tangy vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 whole green onions, chopped
• 1-11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing:

• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• dash of Tabasco sauce

Steps

1. 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.
2. Cool and store in air-tight container.
3. Mix all dressing ingredients and chill.
4. Mix lettuces, celery and onions.
5. Just before serving add almonds and oranges.
6. Toss with the dressing.