Watermelon Tomato Skewer Recipes

TOMATO, WATERMELON, AND BASIL SKEWERS

Steps:

• 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.

WATERMELON CAPRESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Trim basil leaves into small circles about 1 inch in diameter.
• Thread watermelon and mozzarella cheese on toothpicks, sandwiching a basil leaf in between. Arrange on a serving plate.
• Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

TOMATO, WATERMELON, AND BASIL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Cut the top and bottom off the watermelon, then make 4 straight cuts down the sides so you have a cube of rindless watermelon. Cut the cube into 1 1/2-inch slices, then cut the slices into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Assemble the skewers by pushing a basil leaf to the end of one skewer. Then skewer a cube of watermelon, then a tomato half. Continue with another watermelon cube, basil leaf, and tomato half, ending with a basil leaf. Repeat to make 15 more skewers.
• Drizzle the skewers with the reserved balsamic syrup and the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Serve.

WATERMELON AND TOMATO SKEWERS

Steps:

• For each skewer, start with 1 tomato half, add 1 basil leaf and 1 cube of watermelon. Drizzle with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.