1/4 c. sliced almonds
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
1/4 head lettuce, bite size pieces
11 oz. can mandarin oranges
2 med. stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions with tops, chopped

SWEET-SOUR DRESSING:

1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of red pepper sauce

Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Cool and break apart. Set aside. Prepare dressing. Shake all ingredients in tightly covered jar; refrigerate. Place lettuce and romaine in plastic bag; add celery and onions. Pour sweet-sour dressing into bag; add orange segments. Close bag tightly and shake until salad greens and orange segments are well coated. Add almonds and shake. Pour into large salad bowl. Makes 4 to 6 servings.