Garden Salad with Almonds and Oranges

My friend served this at a dinner party that I hosted, and we just had to have the recipe. The sweet dressing and  candied almonds give it a memorable flavor.

by Tonya–Elizabeth’s friend from church

SALAD:

iceberg lettuce
romaine lettuce
green onion thinly sliced
11oz can mandarin oranges drained (2 cans for large salad)

ALMONDS:

1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sugar

Combine in sauce pan over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar browns and coats almonds. Cool and break into small pieces.

DRESSING:
1 cup veg. oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 t salt
1 T parsley flakes
dash black pepper
dash red pepper

Combine and chill dressing. Combine salad, almonds, oranges and dressing just before serving.

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