MANDARIN ORANGE SPINACH SALAD

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Dressing
½ c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. white vinegar
2 T. minced fresh parsley
¾ tsp. salt

Salad
¾ c. slivered almonds
4-1/2 tsp. sugar
7 c. torn romaine
7 c. torn spinach
1-1/2 c. sliced celery
1-1/2 c. sliced green onions
3 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients; shake well. Set aside. In a skillet, cook and stir the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Spread on foil to cool completely. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, celery, and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Shake dressing; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Makes 24 servings.