Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Skewers

serves 12 ( 2 skewers = 1 point +)

• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 4-5 c. seedless watermelon, cubed into 1.5" cubes
• basil leaves
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 T. olive oilcoarse
• Kosher salt
• 24wooden skewers

Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.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 another tomato half, ending with one more watermelon cube a basil leaf. Repeat to make 23 more skewers.Drizzle with balsamic syrup and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt.

adapted from the cookbook: Giada at Home