Mandarin Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. sliced almonds
1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 bag spinach, torn into small pieces
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
hard-boiled eggs (optional)

Preparation

Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with small amount of water over low heat until sugar has melted.
Add almonds and stir until well coated.
Cook, then break apart.
Store at room temperature.
In large bowl, place lettuce, spinach, celery and onions. Immediately before serving, toss with Sweet-Sour Dressing.
Then add mandarin oranges and almonds.
Don't add Sweet-Sour Dressing until ready to serve; it will make the salad soggy.