Orange Almond Lettuce Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 head lettuce, torn in bite size pieces
1 c. celery, diced
2 green onions, minced
2 Tbsp. vinegar
4 Tbsp. salad oil
4 Tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/4 c. slivered almonds
1 can mandarin oranges

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in bowl.
Combine vinegar, oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, pepper and almond extract.
Place almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar in small frypan.
Stir over low heat, stirring until sugar is melted, adhering to almonds.
Pour onto plate to cool, break into pieces.
Add nuts and oranges (drained) to vegetables.
Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.
Makes 6 servings.