MANDARIN LETTUCE SALAD

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MANDARIN LETTUCE SALAD

From Roy Reid

1/2 cup sliced almonds                               1 cup celery, chopped

3 T. sugar                                                   2 whole green onions, chopped

1/2 head lettuce                                        1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing: 

1/2 t. salt                                                    2 T. sugar

dash pepper                                                 2 T. vinegar

1 T. parsley, chopped                                  1 dash tabasco sauce

1/4 cup vegetable oil

In small saucepan over medium heat, cook almonds and sugar constantly until almonds are coated and sugar is dissolved. Watch carefully, as they will burn easily!  Cool. Then  store in airtight container.

Mix all dressing ingredients and chill for several hours.

Mix lettuce, celery and onions.  Just before serving, add almonds and oranges. Toss with dressing.