Mandarin Almond Salad Recipe

In a large bowl combine the romaine lettuce oranges and green onions.

Heat 2 tablespoons sugar with the almonds in saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir while sugar starts to melt and coat almonds. Stir constantly until almonds are light brown. Turn onto a plate and cool for 10 minutes.

Combine red wine vinegar olive oil one tablespoon sugar red pepper flakes and black pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved.

Before serving toss lettuce with salad dressing until coated. Transfer to a decorative serving bowl and sprinkle with sugared almonds.