Mandarin Salad
Salad
1 head lettuce
2-3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 15-oz. can Mandarin oranges, drained
Mix above ingredients together in a large bowl. Add dressing, toss, and garnish with almonds. Serve immediately.
Dressing
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Few gratings fresh black pepper
3 to 4 drops hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Mix above ingredients together in a mason jar, put the lid on, and shake for all you’re worth. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Almonds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Stir almonds and sugar together in a skillet over low heat until sugar melts and almonds are a light toasty brown. Remove from pan to plate and allow almonds to cool slightly and then break into clusters.