Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers

Name: Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 4- to 5-pound seedless watermelon; 60 small basil leaves (or torn larger leaves); 16 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse or kosher salt; Special equipment: 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers

December 9, 2011

Everyone seems to love this simple combination of clean, fresh flavors. If watermelon is not in season you can substitute cantaloupe, but for a burst of pure flavor that really plays off the herbal flavor of the tomatoes, you can’t beat watermelon. Stacking the skewers vertically and serving them upright looks especially elegant.

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