Melissa's Orange Salad

Photo: Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

Topping:

1/2 cup sliced almonds

3 tablespoons sugar

Salad:

6 cups romaine, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

3 green onions, sliced

11 ounces can mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing:

1/2 cup oil

1/4 cup vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Topping: In a small pan, cook and stir almonds and sugar over medium heat until almonds are caramelized (they will be light brown and coated with melted sugar), approximately 4-6 minutes. Spread the almonds on foil or wax paper. After they cool, break apart.Serve immediately.

Salad: Combine romaine, celery, onions, and mandarin oranges in a salad bowl. Top with caramelized almonds.

Dressing: Combine ingredients in a jar or container with a lid and shake well. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.