Almond Orange Salad

Salad Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, torn

a few leaves of leafy lettuce, torn

3 ribs celery, diced

5-6 green onions, chopped

1 large can mandarin oranges, drained

1/2 cup slivered almonds

4 tablespoons sugar

Cook almonds and sugar over medium heat until coated. Turn onto wax paper. Cook and break apart. Combine all salad ingredients, except almonds, in a bowl.

Dressing Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1/2 tablespoons salt

dash of pepper

1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Mix well, then refrigerate.

Right before serving combine salad with dressing and toss in almonds, so they stay crisp. Serve.