Aunt Jo's Mandarin Orange Salad

Salad:

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 can mandarin oranges
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 pkg (2-3 ounces) slivered almonds, candied

Candied Almonds Directions:

1. Place approximately 1/4 cup sugar and almonds in frying pan. Stir constantly over medium heat until almonds are coated and light brown. Quickly move almonds to wax paper until cooled.

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper