1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash hot sauce
6 c. Romaine lettuce
5 c. mandarin orange sections
1/4 c. slivered almonds
2 grated onions
1/4 c. crumbled bacon

Combine first 5 ingredients; cover and shake; set aside. Combine next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing and toss before serving. Sprinkle with bacon. Serves 4 to 6.