1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tbsp sugar
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced celery
4 - 6 green onion, chopped (use several inches of tops too)
1 bag mix green or spinach (or 1 medium head of lettuce)

Dressing:

3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Dash of Tabasco
1/3 cup vegetable oil

I like to mix everything except the oil in a jar with a lid. When sugar is dissolved, add oil and shake to mix. Keep in refrigerator weeks. Place almonds and sugar in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar melts and almonds are golden brown. Quickly pour on a plate to cool. When cool, break apart and put in a tight container until ready to use. When ready to serve, toss all vegetable items, mandarin oranges and caramelized almonds with the dressing.

Makes 6-8 servings.