Ingredients:

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
  • 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the broiler.
  2. Rub the salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Broil the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, green beans, olives, capers, eggs, and red onion.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Top with the salmon and serve immediately.

Skincare Benefits:

  • Salmon: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for healthy skin. Omega-3s help to keep skin hydrated and reduce inflammation.
  • Green beans: A good source of vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production.
  • Olives: Contain antioxidants that protect the skin from damage.
  • Capers: A good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • Eggs: A good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing skin cells.
  • Red onion: Contains quercetin, an antioxidant that may protect the skin from damage.
  • Olive oil: Rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from damage. It also moisturizes and softens the skin and can be used topically as a light moisturizer.
  • Red wine vinegar: Contains antioxidants that protect the skin from damage.

Important Note: While these ingredients offer some potential benefits for skin health when consumed, they are not typically applied directly to the skin. This salad highlights how a diet rich in these ingredients can indirectly contribute to healthy skin from within.