Chinese Napa Cabbage Salad (Gluten-Free)

• 1 napa cabbage, sliced thin
• 3 cups carrots, peeled and julienned
• 1 1/2 cups green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 12 large basil leaves, julienned (optional)
• 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 5 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or 1 Tbsp Chinese hot mustard)
• 2 tablespoons nut butter (I used almond butter)
• 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons other liquid sweetener
• 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• black pepper

1. In a very large bowl, mix all the vegetables, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.
2. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 11 ingredients from garlic to black pepper for the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing on the salad and mix well. Set aside to let it wilt for 30 minutes.
4. Infuse love and serve!

cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, basil, sunflower seeds, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, garlic, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, nut butter, honey, hot chili paste, sesame oil, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-napa-cabbage-salad-gluten-free-505788 (may not work)