Mandarin Almond Salad

Another Mandarin Almond Salad. Only slightly different from the one Inez posted. Can't go wrong with either one. This is good stuff!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  head romaine lettuce, chopped,washed,and dried
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 6  long stem green onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced almonds
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
2. Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
3. Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
4. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
5. Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
6. Sprinkle with sugared almonds.