3 tablespoons sugar ½ cup sliced almonds 1 head romaine lettuce; torn 3 scallions; chopped 1 cup celery; chopped 11 ounce can mandarin oranges -- drained
Melt sugar over low heat in frying pan until it turns a pale caramel color. Add almonds and stir to coat. Tricky Remove from heat and pour on foil to cool, trying to avoid large clumps. Break apart and set aside. Combine lettuce with celery and onion. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, add almonds, oranges, and dressing to the lettuce and toss.