Almond Vegetable Slaw

Description: A great healthy salad adapted from the Almond Board of California. The recipe calls for julienned veggies, but you can chop if you like.

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 almonds
• 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 of fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• salt and pepper, as needed

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, zucchini, celery, onions, bell peppers and almonds.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint and lemon zest.
3. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Enjoy!