Cranberry Caramel Salad With Thyme Mayo Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 (9 ounce) package salad greens
• 3/4 cup cranberries, halved
• 1 cup pecan
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 cup vegan margarine (Earth Balance is my favorite brand)
• 3/4 onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Dressing

• 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise (available at co-ops and health food stores, my favorite brand is Nayonaise)
• 1/8 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced very fine
• 1/16 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   For the Salad:.

2. 2

   In a large wok or skillet, sauté onions and oil on medium low heat until onions become translucent.

3. 3

   Add cranberries, sauté for 2 minutes

4. 4

   Add pecans, vegan margarine and sugar, and sauté until sugar becomes bubbly and gooey, stirring frequently.

5. 5

   Toss contents of pan into salad greens along with Thyme Mayo Dressing (see below).

6. 6

   For the Dressing:.

7. 7

   Put all ingredients in a large jar. Close cap tightly and shake vigorously for 3-5 sec.

8. 8

   Toss in only enough to lightly coat salad; refrigerate the remainder for up to 2 weeks.