Cashew Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

Ingredients

• 1 stick brussels sprouts, end trimmed and any yellow outer leaves removed
• 4 cups shredded red cabbage (also known as purple cabbage)
• 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (from the bag) or carrots cut into small matchsticks*
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• ½ cup diced green onion
• ¾ cup salted roasted cashews
• ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos if GF)
• 23 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger
• if you want a creamy dressing: add 1 tablespoon tahini or cashew butter
• Extra cashews and almonds
• Green onion
• Cilantro