Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad

Rating: 2 Stars. The girls at work always have me bring this salad in on special days when we bring food! I luck out 'cuz it's a crowd pleaser and super easy to make!
Ingredients for dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Salad:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
7 cups torn romaine lettuce
7 cups torn spinach
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced green onions
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained and chilled.

Directions:
Combine the dressing ingredients; stir/shake well. Refrigerate. In a skillet, cook the almonds and sugar over medium heat until sugar melts and coats almonds. Stir almonds frequently and cook only to a light brown crisp. Spread almonds on foil to cool. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, spinach, celery and onions. Add oranges and sugared almonds; toss gently. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.