MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

1 cup sliced natural almonds

1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 can (11-oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
1 small red onion, separated into rings (or cut into pieces)

Melt butter in a small skillet and saute' almonds until lightly browned.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper; whisk in the oil.
In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, onion and almonds. Toss with the dressing.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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