Pear and Arugula Salad with California Golden Raisin Vinaigrette - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 6 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 / 2 Tablespoon pickling spice
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 / 2 cinnamon stick
• 1 / 8 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 / 2 Cup California golden raisins
• 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 Tablespoons pear cider
• 1 / 2 Tablespoon chopped shallots
• 2 Tablespoons (1/4 cup) rice wine vinegar
• 1 / 4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper; to taste
• 2 Tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 fresh Anjou pears, diced
• 4 Cups baby arugula
• 1 / 4 Cup artisan Bleu cheese, crumbled