Mandarin Orange Salad

*MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD*
This salad is great for any special occasion. Tossed greens with Mandarin Orange slices topped with toasted almonds and oil and white wine vinegar dressing. Serves 8.

1/4 cup	White wine vinegar	50 mL
1/3 cup	Olive Oil	75 mL
1-1/2 tsp	Granulated sugar	7 mL
1/2 tsp	Salt	2 mL
6 to 8 cups	Torn salad greens, such as spinach & romaine	1.5 to 2 L
2	Green Onions, sliced	2
3	Celery hearts, sliced	3
1 medium	Carrot, shredded	1
11 oz can	Mandarin oranges, chilled and drained	295 mL can
1/2 cup	Sliced almonds	125 mL
3 tbsp.	Granulated sugar	50 mL

Combine wine vinegar, oil, sugar and salt. Shake well and chill. In a small skillet cook almonds and sugar over medium-low heat until sugar melts and almonds are coated, stirring frequently. Turn onto foil, let cool and break into small pieces. Just before serving, combine greens, celery, carrots, green onions and oranges. Shake dressing again and pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve. Note: I sometimes add 2 cans of drained Mandarin Oranges.