SALAD INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped celery (or less depending on your tastes)
• 2 whole green onions chopped
• (1) 11 oz. can of mandarin oranges

DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• dash of tabasco sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small pan over medium heat, cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly until almonds are coated and sugar dissolved.  Watch carefully as they will burn easily!
2. Cool and store in airtight container.
3. Mix all dressing ingredients.
4. Pour into a mason jar and chill.
5. Mix lettuces, celery and onions. 
6. Just before serving, add mandarin oranges.
7. Shake the dressing and toss with salad.