Orange Lettuce Salad

1 head Red Leaf Lettuce

1 head Romaine Lettuce
1 Purple /red Onion cut and sliced in half

1 to 2 cans Mandrin Oranges

1 jicama (optional) or Cucumber sliced

4 ounces of sliced almonds carmelized

Carmelize almonds: Slice or slivered almonds placed in a saute' pan with 2 T. sugar to 1/4 c. almonds. Stir over low heat until brown. Pour over foil and break up. Stir in fridge.

Dressing:

1/2 tsp. orange peel

1/2 c. fresh orange juice

2 T. red wine vinegar

1/4 c. crisco oil

2 T. sugar

1 T. seasoned Italian dressing mix

Mix

From the Julie Gneiting