My sister LOVES salads w/mandarin oranges in them.........

Dressing :

1/2 c veg oil
1/4 c cider vinegar
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbs finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce

Topping :

1 c sliced almonds
1/3 c sugar

Salad :
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
2 c chopped celery
2 (11oz)mandarin oranges, drained
1 c thinly sliced red onions


Shake 1st 6 dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.

Stir almonds and sugar in a small pan over medium heat til sugar melts and starts to carmelize and almonds are very lightly toasted.

Scrape into metal bowl and cool to room temp. Break up and store covered at room temp.

Just before serving, put chopped lettuces in a large bowl.
Add celery, oranges, onions and almonds.

Shake dressing well and pour over salad.
Toss to mix and coat. :happy dance:

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