Ranch cheese ball with chives, parsley and walnuts

1 small shallot, minced

1/2 tsp minced garlic

250 g pkg cream cheese, softened

2 cups shredded aged white cheddar

2 tbsp finely chopped chives, or 1 green onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

2 tbsp sour cream, or buttermilk

2 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp lemon juice

3/4 tsp dried dill

1/2 tsp dry mustard, or Dijon

1/8 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

1 cup toasted walnuts, or almonds, finely chopped

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp chopped chives