Recipes and Cooking Spicy Watermelon Salad 4.5 (15) 1 Review Yuzu is a fragrant Asian citrus. Buy yuzu juice at Asian markets or online to create this summery side dish salad recipe. By Padma Lakshmi Padma Lakshmi Website Padma Lakshmi is a food expert and television host, known for her work with Top Chef and Taste the Nation. Padma is a model, actress, writer, and food columnist for the New York Times. Her work also appears in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Padma graduated from Clark University with a degree in theatre and English literature. Her degree allowed her to break into the modeling and acting industries, which later opened doors for her to follow her passion by working in the food TV industry. In addition, she works as a freelance writer and columnist, published in the New York Times. Padma has created her own culinary product line–called "Padma's Easy Exotic"–which includes teas, organic foods, blended spices, and home decor options. She also works as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme and is an activist for immigrants' and women's rights with the American Civil Liberties Union. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on July 12, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: John Kernick Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 cup watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch crescents 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced* 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon yuzu juice or fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon lime zest Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn Directions On a large platter arrange watermelon cubes surrounded by a ring of cucumber slices with curved sides out. Place serrano chiles on cucumber. In a small bowl mix the olive oil, yuzu juice, balsamic vinegar, lime zest, and salt and black pepper to taste with a fork. Drizzle the dressing over mixture on platter. Top with feta and fresh mint just before serving. *Chile tip: Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 116 Calories 7g Fat 11g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 116 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 217mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Total Sugars 8g Protein 3g Vitamin C 12.3mg 62% Calcium 92mg 7% Iron 1.4mg 8% Potassium 221mg 5% Folate, total 18.2mcg Vitamin B-12 0.2mcg Vitamin B-6 0.1mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.