Vegan Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 sweet apple, peeled and grated
• generous pinch allspice
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (soy or canola)
• 1 tbsp chili sauce
• dash hot sauce
• 1 tbsp minced fresh chives
• 2 tsp capers, chopped
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 12 slices tempeh apple maple bacon
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 to 2 tbsp of vegan butter spread - soft
• 8 slices of rye bread
• 8 slices of vegan provolone or cheddar cheese
• 12 slices of dill pickle (optional)
• black pepper