Mandarin Orange Tossed Salad

Dressing:

Mix together the following ingredients. Chill and stir before serving.

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 Tbl sugar

1 Tbl white vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

5 drops hot sauce

Caramelized Almonds:

1/4 cup slivered almonds

2 Tbl sugar

Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar is melted. Cool on wax paper. Break apart and store in airtight container until ready to use.

Salad:

1 head romaine lettuce torn into bites

3 stalks celery thinly sliced

4 green onions thinly sliced

1 can mandarin orange sections drained