Mandarin-Almond Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 bunch green leaf lettuce, torn (8 cups)
• 1 (11-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

1. 1. Place almonds and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until sugar coats almonds and turns golden. Spread in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper; cool 20 minutes. Break into pieces, and set aside.
2. 2. Combine oil and next 6 ingredients in a jar with a lid. Tightly close lid, and shake well. Chill until ready to serve.
3. 3. Toss together lettuce, oranges, onion, and almonds. Shake dressing, and drizzle over salad just before serving.