Tortellini Asparagus Salad - Fair Shares

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more as needed
• 12 ounces cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, each cut in half
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
• 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (1/2 cup)