Mandarin Almond Salad

• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 small red onion, sliced

1. In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons sugar over low heat. Add almonds; stir until coated. Cool; break into small pieces and set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and remaining sugar; shake well.
2. Just before serving, combine lettuce, oranges, onion and almonds in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.

sugar, almonds, canola oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper, red leaf, mandarin oranges, red onion

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