Almond Vegetable Slaw

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup broccoli stem, peeled and julienned (or buy the packaged broccoli slaw)
• 3/4 cup zucchini, julienned
• 1/2 cup celery, julienned
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almond
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (I use seasoned)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• salt and pepper, as needed

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, zucchini, celery, onions, bell peppers and almonds.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint and lemon zest.

3. 3

   Pour over vegetable mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Enjoy!