Ingredients

• 1 10 oz French green beans, trimmed
• 1 bag spring mix
• 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 2 strips uncured turkey bacon, crumbled
• 1/4 cup of canned beets sliced thin 
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Dressings

• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 Tbs honey
• 1 Tbs red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup sweet onion (Maui)
• 1 cup fresh basil

Method

24 Hours before:

1. Blend the basil, salt, pepper, honey, vinegar, mustard, oil and onions on high for three minutes. Allow to chill in the refrigerator. 
2. In a medium sauce pan steam the green beans in chicken broth or salted water for 5 minutes remove and place in a large bowl with ice water.
3. Transfer the beans in a medium bowl and add half of the vinaigrette; toss to coat evenly, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

The following Day:

Toss the spring mix into a large bowl with the remaining dressing, the green beans, crumbled cheese, bacon pieces, beets and almonds.

Healthy and satisfying, you should be proud of yourself!