Green Salad with Sugared Almonds and Orange Dressing

This has to be one of my all-time favorite salads this time of year as the oranges are at their peak season.

1 large head of red leaf lettuce-washed, dried and chilled

1 sm. red onion-thinly sliced in rings (about 1/3 cup)

2 oranges peeled and cut into sections

1 small jicama cut in julianne strips

1/3 cup sugared almonds (see directions below)

Place 1/2 cup sliced almonds in non-stick skillet. Sprinkle with 3 T white sugar. Over medium head stir until sugar dissolves and almonds are coated. Cool.

Dressing: Mix together and chill

1/2 cup orange juice

2 T. red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

2 T. sugar

1 T. Good Seasons dry Italian salad dressing mix

Toss salad right before serving. Sprinkle almonds on top.