Summer Wedge Salad with Beets, Tomatoes and Radishes & Gorgonzola Dressing

INGREDIENTS

baby romaine hearts or little gems

1 cup

cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

2 cups

beets, roasted or blanched, chilled, diced or cut into wedges

1 cup

sliced radishes (or cucumber)

1/4 cup

very finely sliced red onion

1/2 cup

bacon crumbles (optional, see recipe below)

Fresh chives for sprinkling

1 cup

mayo

1/2 cup

sour cream

1/4 lb

Gorgonzola cheese or blue cheese ( if you can find smoked gorgonzola or smoked blue cheese- use it!)

1 clove

garlic, finely minced or grated

tablespoons, finely chopped shallot or onion

1 tsp

prepared horseradish (optional)

2 tbsp

red wine or white vinegar

1/4 cup

finely chopped parsley

salt and pepper

1 tbsp

maple syrup

1 tbsp

whole grain or Dijon mustard

slices thick cut bacon