Apple Craisin Tossed Salad

Submitted by Janae Pickett

2 large bunches of Romaine lettuce
3-4 sticks of celery, diced
1 bunch of green onions
1/4 - 1/2 bag of Craisins
1 green apple, diced
Sugared Almonds
Dressing

Toss together the lettuce, celery, and green onion in a large bowl. Add the Craisins and apple. Add the sugared almonds and the dressing just before serving. Serves 12-15

Sugared Almonds
1 - 8 ounce bag of sliced almonds
3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup white sugar

Brown and stir 5 minutes in a skillet. Let caramelize but don't let butter burn or almonds get too brown. Spread out on was paper and break apart. Let dry.

Dressing
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp. dried mustard

Mix all ingredients in a shaker or mix well with a wire whisk. Put in refrigerator at least 1 hour. Shake well before adding to salad right before serving. Only use 1/2 to 3/4 of the dressing.