Mandarin Salad

Ingredients:

1/4 c. sliced almonds

1 T. plus 1 tsp. sugar

1/2 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1/2 bunch romaine, torn into bite-size pieces

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 T. green onion, thinly sliced

1 can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing:

1/4 c. vegetable oil

2 T. sugar

2 T. cider vinegar

1T. parsley (dried or fresh)

1/2 tsp. salt

dash of pepper

Directions:

Cook almonds and sugar in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart. Prepare dressing. Toss almonds with remaining ingredients and dressing.