Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved small
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted then roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme finely
  • 1 tablespoon shallots minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method

  • Bring 2 quarts water to a boil and salt generously; stir in the green beans and cook for about 11/2 to 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the thyme, shallots, lemon juice, heavy cream, honey and salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until everything comes together; taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • In a large bowl, toss the green beans together with the walnuts and dressing. Gently stir in the tomatoes. Refrigerate for at least an hour, then stir again before serving.