Fresh Green Bean Salad - This is SOOOO good!

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion sliced very thin
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3 slices of bacon

Cut the 3 slices of bacon into 1/2" pieces and fry in pan over medium heat.  Fry until crispy.  Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.  Set aside.

Trim green beans and add to saucepan with steamer basket.  Add 4 cups of water or cooking stock and add 1 tsp salt.   Bring pot to a boil and cook for 7 minutes.  Drain beans and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, combine cooked green beans, halved tomatoes, and sliced onions.

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, honey , salt, and thyme. Pour dressing over the veggies and toss until well mixed.  Sprinkle with bacon bits.