Mandarin Orange Salad

1/2 c almonds
1 c celery, chopped
3T sugar
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 head fresh spinach

Dressing:
1/2 t salt
1 T parsleydash of pepper
2 T sugardash of Tabasco
2 T white vinegar
1/4 c olive oil

Spray a piece of wax paper with Pam. In saucepan cook almonds and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated. Spread on prepared paper and let cool. (I used parchment paper.)

Mix all dressing ingredients and chill. Mix celery, onions and lettuces. Add almonds and oranges. Pass dressing. (I poured on each salad myself.)

There were 4 testers at my home. As Kristina suggested comment cards were passed out. Here are the comments:

Kristina: Presentation - 10 Taste 8.5 Love the mandarin oranges in it. Great flavor

Jessica: Rating: 6.5 I don't like nuts but it was good I never imagined oranges would taste that good on a salad

Chuck: Presentation - 10 Taste - 9-10 very good

Patte: Presentation - 10 Taste - very good. I will definitely make this again.