Megan's Cornucopia Salad

 1/4 cup slivered almonds (or pre-candied almonds)

1 TB sugar

1 head green leaf lettuce, torn into pieces

1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces

1 cup chopped celery

1 11-oz can mandarin oranges, drained

2 avocados, cut into chunks

2 apples, diced

1/2 cup dried cranberries (or pomegranate erils)

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Dressing:

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon grated onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup veggie oil

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tsp dry mustard

3/4 tsp poppy seeds

NOTE: Megans puts more of the good stuff than stated in the recipe.

Combine dressing ingrediates 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, then break into pieces. Toss salad ingredients, almonds and dressing just prior to serving.