Mandarin Orange Salad

This recipe was submitted by Katie Jensen

1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar

Cook over medium heat in a pan, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Remove from heat then place almonds on wax paper and wait until cooled and break apart. Store in air tight container at room temperature until ready to use.

SWEET SOUR DRESSING:
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of Tabasco

Shake WELL in tightly covered jar.

1. Wash and tear 1 head lettuce into bite-size pieces - Place in large serving bowl
2. Add 2 medium stalks of celery, chopped
3. Add 2 green onions, thinly sliced
4. Add 1 small can mandarin orange slices, drained.
5. Just before serving toss with Sweet and Sour Dressing and add sugared almonds.

If you wish to turn this into more of a main dish, add some grilled chicken slices to the salad! Yummy.