Three-Step Salad

• 1/2 c. sliced almonds
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 6 c. romaine lettuce, torn
• 1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 2-3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
2. Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently break apart.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, oranges, celery and onions.
4. Top with almonds.
5. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, and garlic powder; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss gently.

almonds, sugar, romaine lettuce, mandarin oranges, celery, green onions, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, garlic powder

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=66838 (may not work)