Sarah'S Mandarin Salad

• 4 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 bunch leaf lettuce, torn
• 1 can (11 oz.) 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.
2. Cool, break into small pieces and set side.
3. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine next six ingredients and remaining sugar; shake well.
4. Just before serving, combine lettuce, oranges, onions and almonds in a large salad bowl.
5. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.
6. Yield:
7. 4 to 6 servings.

sugar, almonds, vegetable oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, leaf lettuce, mandarin oranges, red onion

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=813162 (may not work)