Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers (Tropical- Year Three: Volume 4; August, 2012)

Prep time: 20 min
Ready in: 20 min
Serves: 6- 8 min

Ingredients:
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. sugar
1 (4- 5 lb.) watermelon- cut into 32 (1 1/2") cubes
32 small basil leaves
16 cherry tomatoes- halved
2 T. olive oil
Salt
Special equipment: 16 (6") skewers

Directions:
- Combine balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat

- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved

- Turn off heat and set aside to cool
- Starting with watermelon squares, push watermelon to the very tip of a skewer

- Next, skewer a basil leaf, then a tomato half

- Continue with another watermelon, basil leaf, and tomato half

- Place skewer on a serving platter so it stands upright, using lowest watermelon square as a base

- Continue with remaining skewers
- Drizzle skewers with reserved balsamic syrup and olive oil.

- Sprinkle with coarse salt

- Serve


*Julie found recipe here