Romaine Mandarin Salad

• Salad
• 1 bunch romaine lettuce, ripped into bite size pieces
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 green onions with tops, chopped
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• Caramelized Almonds
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Dressing
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1. To Caramelize Almonds: Put almonds in a small skillet or saucepan. Sprinkle with sugar. Heat, stirring constantly, until light brown. Put almonds on waxed paper to cool.
2. For Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together until well mixed.
3. For Salad: Mix all salad ingredients, caramelized almonds and dressing.

salad, romaine lettuce, celery, green onions, mandarin oranges, almonds, sugar, dressing, salad oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, tabasco sauce, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/romaine-mandarin-salad-379132 (may not work)