Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad

submitted by Michelle Anderson

1/4 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 Tbsp+1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp water

Dressing:
1/4 cup oil
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
dash of chili powder

Combine lettuce, celery, and onion. In a small pan, cook the almonds in the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toasty; cool.

To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a jar and shake until combined. Add drained orange segments, almonds, and dressing to the lettuce mixture just before serving. Toss.