Orange Poppy Seed Salad

Dressing:

1/2 Clove garlic
1/3 C. vinegar
1 tsp. Poppy seed
1/2 c. Sugar
1 tsp. Dry mustard
1 tsp. Salt
1 C. Oil

Salad

1 Head romaine lettuce,torn up
1 Large can mandarin oranges
1/2 c. Slivered almonds toasted

For dressing, mince garlic in blender. Add remaining ingredients except oil. Add oil in a thin stream while blending. Dressing will become thick. Chill until ready to use.

For salad, toast almonds under broiler until light brown (I always burn the first batch!, so watch carefully or have another package on hand!)
Toss rest of ingredients in large bowl. Add half of dressing. Mix and serve Immediately.
Serves 8

Mom (Lisa)