Anchovy and Mint Dressing

(serves 4)

1/4 cup olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic

6 fillets anchovy (fresh and freshly boned if at all possible), rinsed if preserved in salt

10 mint leaves

fresh black pepper

1 tsp fresh mayonnaise

I know this combination sounds a bit daft, but it works like crazy.

Simply place all ingredients in a small blender or mortar and blend until smooth.  Serve with the gorgeous Italian winter vegetable “puntarelle,” or any other salad greens.  Also lovely drizzled on a burger.