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Raw beetroot is said to contain enzymes that are particularly valuable for health, and features in many natural cancer cures. It is also said to contain a substance that helps to break up fat deposits in the body and thus aid slimming! In any case, I like the sweet, earthy flavour and vibrant ruby colour of it; try it in this tasty main course salad.

SERVES 4

225–350g (8–12oz) raw beetroot

4 eating apples

4 sticks of celery, finely sliced

4 tbsp raisins

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

peel of ½ lemon

1 lettuce

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, to garnish

Peel and coarsely grate the raw beetroot and apples, add the celery, raisins, oil and vinegar.

Remove the peel from the lemon using a potato peeler, then snip into 1cm (½in) slivers using scissors; add to the mixture. Allow to marinate for an hour or so if possible.

Serve on a bed of lettuce, top with a sprinkling of chopped chives.