Mandarin Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. sliced almonds
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
1/4 head lettuce (bite size)
1/4 bunch romaine (bite size)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 1 c.)
2 green onions (with tops), thinly sliced (2 Tbsp.)
Sweet and Sour Dressing (recipe follows)
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

Preparation

Cook almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated.
Cool and break apart.
Store at room temperature.
Place lettuce and romaine in plastic bag; add celery and onions.
Pour sweet and sour dressing into bag; add orange segments.
Close bag tightly and shake until salad greens and orange segments are well coated.
Add almonds and shake.
Greens may be stored for 24 hours before adding dressing.