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Simple Vegan Watermelon Mint Breakfast

Simple Vegan Watermelon Mint Breakfast Salad

Three ingredients. Ten minutes. Ninety-nine calories. No cooking, no blender, no equipment beyond a knife and a bowl. This Simple Vegan Watermelon Mint Breakfast Salad is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you've been spending any effort at all on breakfast during summer
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 99
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 to 10 cups of watermelon cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 to 2 limes juiced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint minced

Equipment

  • A large mixing bowl — big enough to hold 8–10 cups of watermelon without making a mess when you toss it
  • A good sharp knife — the most important tool here. A sharp knife makes cutting watermelon clean and easy; a dull one makes it a wrestling match.
  • A chopping board — a large one. Watermelon is generous in size and juice.
  • Measuring cups — for portioning the watermelon if you want precision
  • Measuring spoons — for the mint
  • A citrus juicer or reamer — optional, but squeezing two limes by hand without one is moderately annoying

Method
 

  1. Add the watermelon cubes, lime juice, and minced mint to a large bowl. Toss everything together until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately.
  2. Yes, really. That's the entire recipe. One step, one bowl, ten minutes including the time it takes to cut the watermelon. If a recipe has ever intimidated you, let this one restore your confidence entirely.

Notes

Calorie & Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Nutrient
 Per Serving
Calories
 99 kcal
Carbohydrates
 25g
Protein
 2g
Total Fat
 1g
Saturated Fat
 0.1g
Natural Sugars
 ~18g
Fibre
 ~1g
At 99 calories per serving, this is one of the lightest breakfast options you can make while still feeling genuinely satisfied. Watermelon is about 92% water, which means eating a bowlful of this also significantly contributes to your daily hydration — particularly useful on hot mornings when you're already losing water just existing in the heat.
FYI: Watermelon is also a solid source of lycopene — a powerful antioxidant that gives the flesh its red colour and supports heart health and skin protection. It also contains vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium. For 99 calories, this salad is delivering a surprisingly meaningful nutritional contribution.