Everything Salad

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law...hope you like it as much as we do!!

1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 Tblsp. sugar
1/2 head iceburg lettuce
1/2 head green leaf lettuce
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped celery
4 green onions, chopped
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
1 avocado, chopped
1 diced apple (I prefer gala)
1/4 cup craisins
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing ingredients:
2 Tblsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tblsp. sugar
1 Tblsp. parsley
1/4 cup light olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Blend all dressing ingredients, and place in refrigerator to chill.

In a small saucepan, stir almonds and sugar together over medium heat until sugar melts and nuts are toasted brown. Spread out on a greased cookie sheet to harden. Toss lettuce, celery, onions, and craisins together. Add mandarin oranges, apple, avocado, cheese, toasted nuts, and dressing right before serving. Dressing tastes better if it has an hour or so to blend together before tossing with salad.