Mandarin Almond Salad
["4 Tbsp. sugar, divided", "1/2 c. slivered almonds", "1/4 c. vegetable oil", "2 Tbsp. vinegar", "1 Tbsp. minced parsley", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1 tsp. hot pepper sauce", "1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn", "1 can mandarin oranges, drained", "1 small red onion, sliced"]
["In a small skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of sugar over low heat. Add almonds; stir until coated.", "Cool, break into small pieces and set aside."]
["sugar", "almonds", "vegetable oil", "vinegar", "parsley", "salt", "pepper", "hot pepper sauce", "red leaf", "mandarin oranges", "red onion"]