Brown almonds and sugar lightly in dry skillet. Cool, break apart, store in small plastic bag.
In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, celery, green onions and mandarin oranges. Set aside.
Just before serving, place the following in a jar with a tight fitting lid: salt, pepper, vinegar, oil, parsley and red pepper sauce. Shake vigorously to blend and pour over salad. Then, top with almonds. Enjoy!