Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce

1/4 cup slivered almonds + 1 tbsp oil

1 1/2 tbsp sugar to carmalize the almonds1

Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp sugar (or 1 pkg sweetner)

2 tbsp white vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1 small can or fruit cup of mandarin oranges (drained)

1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Preparation

heat pan to medium toss almond slices with 1 tbsp oil add sugar after 1 minute until carmalizes almonds. Cool on parchment. Mix dressing ingredients and toss with salad then top with almonds