Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 (4 to 5 pound) watermelon, cut into 32 (1 1/2-inch cubes
- 32 small basil leaves (or torn larger leaves)
- 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Special equipment: 16 (6-inch) skewers
Directions
Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
Starting with the watermelon squares, push the watermelon to the very tip of the skewer. Then skewer a basil leaf, then a tomato half. Continue with another watermelon, basil leaf, and tomato half. Place the skewer on a serving platter so it stands upright, using the lowest watermelon square as a base. Continue with the remaining skewers.
Drizzle the skewers with the reserved balsamic syrup and the olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve.
Photo: Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers Recipe

















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By speechy710_1305626
Sioux Falls, SD
on September 01, 2012
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This was much better than I expected. The balsamic dressing really makes this a special salad. It was very pretty and a great change from boring green salads.
By jclifton40
Mobile,AL
on August 07, 2012
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WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!
By eucher
Northern Virginia
on June 24, 2011
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Absolutely fabulous!!! I made this as a salad since we could not find our skewers. Added strawberries as another reviewer suggested - otherwise followed the recipe as is and it was just wonderful. Such a great blend of flavors! I mixed the fruit and basil in an airtight bowl and poured the balsamic syrup and olive oil and salt on top - covered & refrigerated till needed. Delicious that night, and even better the next day!
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