1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 TB sugar
1 head green leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup chopped celery
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 avocados, cut into chunks
2 apples, diced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Combine dressing ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. Caramelize slivered almonds by mixing with sugar in a small skillet and stirring constantly over low heat until lightly browned. Spread on foil to cool, and then break into pieces. Toss salad ingredients, almonds and dressing just prior to serving.

For luncheon salad consider adding 1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled or 1 lb chicken, cooked & cut in pieces.

Dressing:
½ cup sugar
1 tsp grated onion
½ tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
¾ tsp poppy seeds

Mix and chill for at least 2 hours prior to pouring on salad.