Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad

• Dressing
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Salad
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 7 cups romaine lettuce
• 7 cups spinach
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 1/2 cups sliced green onions
• 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

1. In a jar with a tight-fitted lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Spread on foil to cool completely.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mandarin-orange-spinach-salad-272130 (may not work)