beet endive apple saladThis salad makes a refreshing side dish for a summer barbecue. Beets are high in fibre and folate, endives are rich in vitamin A and apples are a source of vitamin C.

Ingredients:

2 medium-sized beets, peeled and cut into matchsticks

1 medium apple, peeled, cored and cut into matchsticks

1 cup thinly sliced endive

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon honey

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Toss the vegetables together in a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serves 4.

Nutrition (per serving, or 1/4 of the recipe):

  • Calories: 90
  • Carbs: 14 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g
  • Fat: 3.7 g
  • Fibre: 3.2 g
  • Folate: 22% DV