Smoked Beet Salad with Smoky Raisin Vinaigrette - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 red beets (2 inches in diameter), trimmed and peeled
• 3 to 4 yellow beets (2 inches in diameter), trimmed and peeled
• 1 large shallot, peeled and cut in half
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and skewered on a toothpick
• ½ cup golden raisins or dark raisins
• Extra virgin olive oil for brushing, plus ½ cup for the vinaigrette
• Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 strips pancetta or bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slivers (optional)
• ¼ cup champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large bunch arugula, washed and spun dry
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• ¾ cup rough chopped walnuts
• 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese