Tomatoes, watermelon and basil on skewers

Ingredients:

• 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.

Preparation:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Drizzle the skewers with the prepared balsamic syrup and olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve.