Three-Step Salad
["1/2 c. sliced almonds", "3 Tbsp. sugar", "6 c. romaine lettuce, torn", "1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained", "1 c. sliced celery", "3 green onions, chopped", "1/2 c. oil", "1/4 c. vinegar", "2-3 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. dry mustard", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder"]
["In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.", "Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently break apart.", "In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, oranges, celery and onions.", "Top with almonds.", "In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, and garlic powder; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss gently."]
["almonds", "sugar", "romaine lettuce", "mandarin oranges", "celery", "green onions", "oil", "vinegar", "sugar", "salt", "dry mustard", "garlic powder"]