1/4 c. sliced almonds
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. sugar
1/4 head lettuce
1/4 head Romaine lettuce
1 c. chopped celery
2 green onions with tops, chopped
11 oz. drained mandarin oranges
Sweet-Sour Dressing

Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Cool and break apart, store at room temperature. Place all lettuce, celery, and onions in plastic bag. Pour Sweet Sour Dressing into bag, add oranges. Close bag and shake until salad greens and orange segments are well coated. Add almonds and shake.

Do Ahead Tip: Before dressing is added, bag of salad greens can be closed tightly and refrigerated up to 24 hours.

Sweet-Sour Dressing for Mandarin Salad.
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
Dash pepper & red pepper

Shake all ingredients in tightly covered jar. Refrigerate. Use with Mandarin Salad.