Glow Greens Salad (Inspired by the Green Goddess trend)

The delicious way to feed your skin from the inside out.

This skin-loving salad is full of nutrient-dense greens, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich herbs – all designed to support clear, radiant, and resilient skin. Each ingredient plays a role in nourishing your skin from within.
Want to boost the protein? Add grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu for a complete meal.

Dressing Ingredients & Skin Benefits

• Avocado
Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E – supports skin barrier function, elasticity, and hydration from within.

• Basil leaves (12g)
Contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help soothe skin and reduce internal stress responses which can impact breakouts.

• Flat-leaf parsley (30g)
High in vitamin C – boosts collagen production and helps reduce oxidative stress (a major factor in premature ageing).

• Garlic (2 cloves)
Naturally antibacterial and rich in sulphur compounds that support detoxification and clearer skin.

• Lemon juice (3 tbsp)
A good source of vitamin C – helps brighten skin and supports collagen formation.

• Olive oil (60ml)
Loaded with antioxidants and oleic acid – protects against environmental stress and keeps skin supple.

• Apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp)
Supports gut health, which is closely linked to skin clarity and inflammation regulation.

• Sea salt (1 tsp)
Contains trace minerals that support hydration and electrolyte balance – important for skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Salad Base & Skin Benefits

• Baby spinach (2 large handfuls, finely chopped)
High in iron, folate, and vitamin A – promotes healthy skin cell turnover and oxygenation, keeping your glow strong.

• Cucumber (1, deseeded and diced)
Incredibly hydrating with silica and vitamin K – helps soothe puffy skin and improve elasticity.

• Spring onions / scallions (4, finely chopped)
A source of sulphur and flavonoids – supports clear skin and has mild antibacterial benefits.

• Flat-leaf parsley (60g, finely chopped)
Doubles down on vitamin C and antioxidant protection – great for brightening and evening skin tone.

• Edamame beans (1 cup, defrosted in boiling water, drained)
A plant-based protein rich in isoflavones – helps balance hormones, supports collagen, and keeps skin smooth and plump.

Why this salad is great for skin health:

• Hydrating: thanks to cucumber, spinach and avocado

• Anti-inflammatory: from parsley, basil, garlic, and olive oil

• Collagen-supportive: with vitamin C-rich herbs and lemon juice

• Barrier-repairing: via essential fatty acids from avocado and olive oil

• Clear-skin friendly: edamame’s hormone-balancing properties and garlic’s antibacterial compounds help reduce breakouts