Mandarin Avocado Toss

1/2 cup sunflower kernels 1/2 cup slivered almonds 2 tbsps butter 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 tbsps cider or red wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground mustard 1 garlic cloved minced 4 cups torn leaf lettuce 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranged drained 1 ripe avocado peeled and cubed 1 to 2 green onions chopped.

In a small skillet, saute sunfloer kernels and almonds in butter. Cool. Meanwhile, in jar with tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard and garlic; shake well. In large bowl, toss the lettuce, oranges, avocado, onions and sunflower kernel mexture. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

A refreshingly different salad.