Leg of Lamb with Sardine Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

Number of servings

Servings: 4

List of ingredients

1 tbs. lemon juice, to taste


1 tbs. onion, finely chopped

1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, to taste


3 tbs. mayonnaise


10-12 sardine fillets


1 lb. leg of lamb, roasted and thinly sliced

Cucumber, finely diced for garnish


1 tsp. mustard, if desired

PREPARATION:

• Crush the sardines into a coarse paste in a small bowl, using a fork.

• Add the mayonnaise, onion, pepper, lemon juice and mustard (optional) and stir.

• Arrange the sliced meat flat onto plates, covering all but the rim of the plate (if you want to mimic the “Vitello Tonnato” look).

• Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with the beets and cucumber.