Try Out These Salad Recipes for Naturally Glowing Skin

A bowl of colorful salad with your favorite fruits and veggies is undoubtedly a perfect treat. These are not only visually appealing but a healthier choice for a healthy body and naturally glowing skin. Salads are one of the best ways to ensure that your skin and body are receiving essential nutrients. Are you a salad lover? If yes, you will find some interesting salad recipes to include in your diet; whereas if you are somebody who doesn't enjoy salads, try these salad recipes and see the wonders it does to your skin. 

Before moving on to the recipes, let's see how these delicious salads benefit your skin. 

Benefits of Salads for the Skin 

Salads are one of the first preferences of people on a diet or with a goal to lose weight. However, the mix of these healthy greens and sprouts has a positive impact on your skin. Let's take a glance at the benefits of salads for the skin; 

Highly nutritional

When you consume a bowl of salad, the body is actually receiving many essential nutrients. Especially salads made with raw ingredients are highly nutritional compared to cooked ones.  

Stimulates collagen production

Collagen is essential for your skin to keep them firm and healthy. This essential protein is also much needed to keep your skin free from premature aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines, etc. Besides, these vital nutrients contribute the best in providing clear skin. Eating nutritious foods helps accelerate the healing process when your skin shows problems like acne. So, include healthy salads in your diet to keep your skin hydrated and clear.  

Hydrates the skin

It's known that water is essential for the body, as it helps get rid of toxins. The water content is abundant in certain fresh fruits and vegetables. Thus, when you include these vegetables and fruits in the form of salads in your diet, it keeps the body and skin hydrated and smooth.  

Best Salad Recipes for Healthy and Glowing Skin 

 Avocado Salad for Dry Skin

Avocados are one of the favorite fruits for most of us. It serves the best when included in a smoothie or when used as a sandwich spread.  

Salad recipe

• Into a large bowl, add cubed avocadoes, some veggies like cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
• Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and two tablespoons of lemon juice.
• Serve in a bowl, and Enjoy! 

Skin Benefits 

Avocados are power-packed with vitamins and essential fatty acids. Similarly, cucumbers are rich in cooling and hydrating properties, which can instantly refresh your skin. It also helps; 

• Soothes skin conditions
• Helps combat premature aging
• Reduces puffiness and swelling
• Prevents dry skin
• Aids acne-prone skin 

Beetroot Quinoa Salad to Keep your Skin Young

Beetroot is a colorful vegetable with so many health benefits. Packed with collagen-boosting vitamins, healthy fats, and anti-aging antioxidants, it provides you with plump and younger-looking skin. 

Salad Recipe

You'll need quite a few ingredients to make this colorful and healthy salad. 

• Half cup quinoa (cooked)
• One cup of grated beetroot
• Half cup parsley chopped
• Quarter cup feta crumbled
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice for about two tablespoon
• Half a teaspoon of ground cumin 

Add cooked quinoa, grated beets, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta to a large bowl. Add in the dressing ingredients; olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin powder. Give it a good mix. Your healthy and delicious beetroot salad is ready! 

Skin Benefits

• Prevents signs of aging
• Hydrates the skin
• Improves elasticity of the skin.
• Provides a healthy glow
• Quinoa rich in Vitamin B brightens the skin
• Improves the skin’s texture. 

Watermelon Salad for Clean and Hydrated Skin

Most of us love this fruit, especially in summer. They are not only tasty but a great fruit that can provide you with clear and healthy skin.  

Salad Recipe 

Add half a cup of peeled and diced watermelon into a large bowl and one cucumber peeled and diced. Add in extra virgin olive oil and two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Mix them all and garnish with some chopped mint leaves. A refreshing bowl of colorful salad is ready! 

Skin Benefits

• Reduces skin inflammation
• Rich in Vitamin C
• Provides a glowing complexion
• Helps treat acne  

Kiwi Salad for Bright and Healthy Skin

This juicy fruit is rich in antioxidants, Vitamins E and C. 

Salad Recipe 

Ingredients needed

• Kiwi, Carrot, Kale, Cucumber, Sesame seeds, and nuts.  

Directions 

• In a bowl, add diced kiwis and cucumbers, grated carrot, and chopped kale
• Add in nuts and sesame seeds 
• Now it's time to add the dressing ingredients, lime juice, pepper, honey, and salt to taste. Blend them well, and it's best when it's chilled. 

Skin Benefits

• Combats acne
• Brightens the skin
• Fades hyperpigmentation
• Reduces dark circles. 

So, which is your favorite salad recipe, and which one are you going to try today? 

The consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables can significantly help to maintain healthy and glowing skin and prevent many skin problems. Salads are the best options that can make you fall in love with these natural nutritional supplements. A beauty routine with natural skincare products from Savarnas Mantra® and these healthy salads will provide you with healthy, hydrated, and glowing skin.