Mandarin Salad

1/4 c sliced almonds

1 T + 1t sugar

1/4 head iceburg lettuce

1/4 head Romaine lettuce

2 med stalks celery, sliced thinly

2 green onions, sliced thinly

1 - 11 oz can mandarin oranges

1/4 c vegetable oil

2 T sugar

2 T vinegar

1 T snipped parsley

1/2 t salt

dash pepper

dash hot sauce

Cook almonds and sugar of low to medium heat, stirring constantly till sugar is melted and almonds coated.  (I admit I do this on high till things get going and then turn to low - be careful this stage is easy to burn!).  Cool almonds on wax paper and separate.

Combine lettuce, celery and green onions in large bowl.  Toss in mandarin oranges top with almonds.

For dressing, mix remaining ingredients and shake in covered jar.  Refrigerate.

When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad and toss with greens.  

Note - leftovers get soggy so don't add the dressing until last minute, or if you won't eat it all add dressing to individual servings.