Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad

This is a recipe from my Aunt Barb....its delicious!

Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad

Dressing:
¼ cup sugar
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 ¼ teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoons mustard
½ teaspoon grated onion
¼ teaspoon celery salt
dash salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Combine all but vegetable oil and microwave on high for 1 ½ -2 minutes; stir till sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate till serving.

Salad:
8 cups torn mixed salad green
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

In salad bowl, combine all ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.