Place in a large bowl:
1 large bowl of leaf lettuce
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 cups slivered almonds
1/2 c onion, chopped
Dressing-combine in a jar, shake well, and pour over salad just before serving.
3 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup oil
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
¾ tablespoon poppy seeds