1 c. sliced almonds
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 sm. red onion, thinly sliced

Saute almonds in butter until golden; reserve. Combine next 5 ingredients. Whisk in oil. Combine lettuce, oranges, onion and almonds. Toss with dressing.