Grilled Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 3 firm ripe Bartlett pears, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 (10-oz.) jar seedless raspberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 (5-oz.) package gourmet mixed salad greens
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 3/4 cup honey-roasted cashews
• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Grill pear wedges, covered with grill lid, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
2. 2. Whisk together red wine vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; add canola oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
3. 3. Combine salad greens, next 4 ingredients, and pears in a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.