Sweet Potato Fry Steak Salad

Ingredients

• 3 small-medium sweet potatoes, cut into large matchsticks
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
• kosher salt
• fresh black pepper
• 1 (8-10 ounce) ribeye steak or 1 & 1/2 pound flank steak
• 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3-4 ounces gorgonzola or blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
• kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste