This summer has been intense. We’ve had Wimbledon, the Euros, Taylor Swift, a million weddings… and we’re not even into August yet. If you’re feeling a little run down, join the club.

This salad can’t reverse two weeks of back-to-back Pimm’s, but it will help to fuel your body with restorative nutrients. Front and centre is quinoa, one of the most nutritious grains. It’s full of complete protein (a rarity in the plant world), fibre, iron and magnesium – all of which are great for repair and muscle building.

Its colour comes from beetroot, which is a brilliant source of folate, potassium, manganese and vitamin C. Beetroot is also known to improve blood flow and pressure, and may improve exercise performance – making this an ideal side salad for pizza Friday if you’re planning to do Parkrun the next morning.

Lemon, mint and spinach add flavour, and bug-busting vitamins C and A. Mint’s also great for digestion, with studies suggesting that it can help to relieve indigestion and IBS symptoms.

This beetroot, quinoa and orange salad is the ultimate summer side dish