Mandarin Orange and Almond Salad

1 cup sliced almonds
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
1 head romaine, torn into bite size pieces
1 can (11oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 red onion, thinly sliced

Heat small skillet, melt sugar and cook until lightly browned. Stir in almonds and coat with caramelized sugar. Remove from pan, spread on wax paper and allow to cool. Combine next 5 ingredients, beat in oil. Toss together lettuce oranges, onion, and almonds (break apart if necessary). Toss with dressing.

Yields: 4-6 servings.

Note 1: We really like this green salad. I found it on my Fisher almond package and I keep forgetting to write it down before I throw the bag away. Then I have to go back to the store hoping they are still printing it on the back of their package. That is why I am posting it here.

Note 2: We changed it to a Strawberry and Almond Salad and loved it. Just substitute the fresh strawberries for the oranges and then all a little more sugar to the dressing.

Note 3: We never use the red onion, but that is just me!!