Mandarin Orange Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
• Romaine lettuce
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Green onion, chopped
• Mandarin oranges, drained
Dressing:
• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste
• Tabasco to taste

Instructions

1. Cook almonds and sugar over low heat until brown and sugar is melted.
2. Break up lettuce on large serving bowl.
3. Add celery, onion and oranges.
4. Just before serving, toss with dressing.
5. Top with caramelized onions.