Mandarin Spinach Salad

Mom Biedenweg

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
• 2  cups spinach, torn
• 2  cups lettuce, torn
• 3  green onions, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2  tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly till sugar melts and nuts are brown. Cool. Break apart and store at room temperature.
2. Mix last six ingredients, shake well and refrigerate.
3. Right before serving, assemble lettuces, onion and mandarin. Toss with dressing as desired.