Mandarin Almond Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped,washed,and dried
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
6 long stem green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the Romaine, drained oranges, and chopped onions.
Heat sugar and almonds in a pan over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds; stir and heat until almonds are slightly brown.
Turn onto plate and cool for 10 minutes.
Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake vigorously.
Pour salad dressing over lettuce mixture; toss.
Sprinkle with sugared almonds.