# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Citrus
04 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
05 - 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Herbs & Nuts
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
→ Dressing
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
12 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tbsp sparkling water
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place the sliced Brussels sprouts, carrot, and red onion into a large bowl.
02 - Incorporate orange and grapefruit segments along with lemon zest into the bowl.
03 - Whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, sparkling water, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Pour the vinaigrette over the combined vegetables and citrus, then toss thoroughly to evenly coat.
05 - Fold in the chopped fresh mint, parsley, and toasted almonds gently to preserve texture.
06 - Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to enable flavor melding before serving.
