INGREDIENTS

    Salad
  • 1 head romaine lettuce , torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds , toasted until golden brown
  • 1 (11ounce)can mandarin orange segments , drained

    • Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a salad bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  3. Warm in the microwave for 1 minute.
  4. Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad.
  5. Toss to combine well and serve at once.