Slug Salad

• Caramelized Almonds
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Salad
• 2 heads butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• champagne dressing

1. To caramelize the almonds: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, separating them. Set aside to cool. When completely cooled, the almonds will have a hard, candied coating.
3. To assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the red onion, blue cheese, mandarin oranges, and dressing to taste.
4. Sprinkle the almonds over the salad and serve immediately.

butter, almonds, brown sugar, salad, butter, red onion, blue cheese, mandarin oranges, champagne dressing

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slug-salad-207985 (may not work)