Nutty Mandarin Salad

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup tarragon or white wine vinegar
• 2-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups torn romaine
• 6 cups torn Bibb lettuce
• 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sugar, butter and water, stirring constantly, until a syrup is formed. Add almonds; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until almonds are coated and browned. Set aside.
2. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine greens, oranges and onions. Break almonds apart and add to salad. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

sugar, butter, water, almonds, vegetable oil, tarragon, sugar, parsley, tarragon, mustard, salt, pepper, torn romaine, bibb lettuce, mandarin oranges, green onions

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/nutty-mandarin-salad/ (may not work)