Salad
1 head leaf lettuce (or 1/2 Romaine and 1/2 Red Topped)
3 Stalks celery (approx.. 1 cup sliced)
4 Green onions (sliced)
1 11 oz. Can mandarin oranges (drained)
Vinaigrette Dressing
Caramelized almonds
Combined first 4 ingredients in salad bowl. Cover and chill up to 3 hours, if desired. Just before serving, toss with vinaigrette dressing and sprinkle with caramelized almonds. Yield 6 to 8 servings.
Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
5 drops hot sauce
1 Tablespoon parsley
Combine all ingredients, and chill Stir well before serving. Yield 1/3 cup.
Caramelized Almonds
1/2 Cup slivered almonds or pecans or walnuts
4 Tablespoons sugar
Combine ingredients in a heavy saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden. (4 to 5 minutes). Pour onto wax paper and cool. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container. Yield 1/4 cup.
Hint: Cook sugar alone until melted, then add nuts to brown, and turn out onto buttered cookie sheet.
This is one of our family's favorite salads. It is wonderful.
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