Dynamite Orange-Almond Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar, white balsamic
1/4 cup oil
6 drops Tabasco sauce (we like some zing)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed greens
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 cup sliced red onion
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Preparation

For dressing, combine first seven ingredients (from salt through parsley). Whisk until well blended.
For glazed almonds, combine almonds and sugar in a small skillet. Heat on low and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and almonds are well coated. Sugar can caramelize quickly and burn--watch closely.
Pour onto waxed paper to cool.
Once cooled, break into small pieces.
To serve the salad, combine greens, onions and mandarin oranges into a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Sprinkle glazed almonds on top and serve.