Mandarin Almond Salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped,washed,and dried
• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 6 long stem green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• fresh ground black pepper

1. In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
2. Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
3. Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
4. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
5. Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
6. Sprinkle with sugared almonds.

romaine lettuce, mandarin oranges, long stem green onions, almonds, sugar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, red pepper, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mandarin-almond-salad-42705 (may not work)