3 bunches or heads of lettuce (I use three different kinds such as Romaine,
Boston, leaf, endive and iceberg)
2 cans drained mandarin oranges
1/2 lb. crisp bacon
1 pkg. slivered almonds
Red onion rings and/or sweet onion

DRESSING:

1/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp. honey
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated onion
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/2 c. salad oil

Drain oranges, crumble the bacon, brown almonds in bacon drippings. Combine the lettuce in a large salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Pour dressing on top when ready to serve, not before.

Dressing: Combine all ingredients except oil. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir. Add oil. Pour into cruet and shake well. Add to salad just before serving.