1/4 c. sliced almonds
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
1/4 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 bunch Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 med. stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 (11 oz.) can 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 lettuce and Romaine lettuce 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.

SWEET-SOUR DRESSING:

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

Shake all ingredients in tightly covered jar; refrigerate. Add to salad just before serving. Makes 4-6 servings.