Mandarin Spinach Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 Cup olive oil
3 Tbls sugar, divided 2 + 1
2 Tbls vinegar
1 Tbls fine chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tps salt
1/4 tps fresh ground black.pepper
1/4 tps red pepper sauce, hot
8 Cups fresh spinach, packed
1 Cup celery, bias-cut 1/8"
3 Tbls chopped green onion
1 can (11-12 oz) Mandarin Oranges, drained
1/4 Cup Almonds, sliced

Directions

In a jar combine olive oil 2 Tbls sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, blk. pepper, and red pepper sauce. Shake well and chill.

In a small sauce pan sauti almonds and 1 Tbls sugar over medium heat until almonds are golden brown, let cool.

In a large salad bowl combine spinach, celery, green onion, Mandarin oranges and dressing tossing until salad is covered. Before serving sprinkle with caramelized almonds.