Mandarin Orange Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad

Ingredients:

Salad:

Greens of choice

1 cup diced celery

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 11oz. can Mandarin oranges

Dressing:

1/4 cup oil

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon snipped parsley

Dash pepper

Topping:

1/4 cup sliced almonds

4 tablespoons  granulated sugar

Directions:

Drain Mandarin oranges and toss with greens and 

diced celery.

Mix dressing ingredients and stir well to dissolve sugar.  Chill.

In a non-stick skillet over a medium low heat, melt sugar.   It burns quickly so watch closely.  Add sliced almonds and stir to coat.  Turn out on a flat plate and with two forks begin to separate.