Grüner Veltliner - Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts - Belden Barns

Ingredients

• ¾ cup pistachios or other nuts
• 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons soft herbs, such as dill, parsley and tarragon, or a combination
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots, red onion or scallion
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or cider vinegar)
• Large pinch of kosher salt, plus more as needed
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• ¾ cup coarsely grated cheese (1 1/2 ounces), preferably a young sheep’s milk, such as pecorino or Manchego, but any firm cheese works, plus more for serving