Asparagus Butter Lettuce Salad With Pistachios and Mozzarella

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. asparagus
• 1 head butter lettuce (or red butter lettuce, as pictured)
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 6 oz. perlini mozzarella balls
• Chervil (optional)

Preparation:

1. Break off and discard tough asparagus ends (hold spear at either end, bend until it breaks, discard lower section). Cut spears on the diagonal into thin slices. Set aside.
2. Break off and discard tough exterior lettuce leaves. Tear remaining leaves