Legume Free Sea Salt Lemon Water
There is something quietly refreshing about a glass of cold lemon water done right, and the pinch of fine sea salt here is what takes it from basic to genuinely craveable. The salt softens the sharpness of the lemon juice and rounds out the flavor in a way that plain citrus water just can't match. It comes together in under a minute with nothing more than a lemon, cold water, and a few pantry staples — no blending, no soaking, no complicated prep. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this is the kind of drink you can reach for without a second thought, since every ingredient is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, and soy. It's a great way to start the morning, rehydrate after a workout, or simply sip something that feels a little more intentional than plain tap water.
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1 serving
- 12 oz cold water
- 1 medium lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 3–4 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the lemon using a citrus juicer, yielding about 2 tablespoons of juice. Discard any seeds.
- 2
Pour the cold water into a glass. Add the lemon juice and a pinch of fine sea salt, then stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
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