Mandarin Salad

This is a great salad on its own or as a side.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  sliced almonds
• 4  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 head lettuce, torn
• 1⁄4 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
• 2  medium celery ribs, chopped
• 2  green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  rice wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon parsley, snipped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1  dash  red pepper

Directions

1. Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Cool and break apart.
2. For dressing, combine all ingredients in a sealed container, shake and refrigerate.
3. Place torn lettuce in salad bowl, toss with celery, onion, orange segments, and dressing. Top with candied almonds and serve.