Tomatoes, watermelon and basil on skewers

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How to Make - Tomato, Watermelon, and Basil Skewers

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6-8

This vibrant summer appetizer will impress not only with its striking appearance but also with its combination of flavors. Wooden skewers are alternately skewered with watermelon cubes, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves. A must-have ingredient is balsamic syrup, made from balsamic vinegar and sugar. It will bind the flavors together. Make sure your watermelon is seedless to ensure the appetizer doesn't overwhelm your guests. The result is a deliciously juicy treat. Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve them as an appetizer at a house party. They're thirst-quenching, hunger-quenching, and refreshing in the summer heat, all while looking just like a restaurant.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 watermelon weighing 1.8-2.2 kg, cut into 32 cubes of 4 cm in size.
32 small basil leaves (or tear large ones)
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp. l. olive oil
Special equipment: 16 skewers, 15 cm long.

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
Thread a watermelon cube onto a skewer, pulling it to the very tip. Then thread a basil leaf onto the skewer, followed by a tomato half. Next, thread another watermelon cube, a basil leaf, and a tomato half. Place the skewer on a plate so it stands upright on the base of the first watermelon cube. Assemble the remaining skewers in the same manner.