MANDARIN ORANGE TOSSED SALAD

MANDARIN ORANGE TOSSED SALAD image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 drops hot sauce
1 head leaf lettuce, torn
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1 11-oz can mandarin orange sections, drained

Steps:

Combine almonds and sugar in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden. Pour onto wax paper, and cool. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container. To make dressing, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Chill. Stir well before serving. Combine lettuce, celery, onions, and oranges; cover and chill up to 3 hours if desired. Just before serving, toss with dressing and sprinkle with caramelized almonds.