Watermelon, Basil, and Mozzarella Skewers

These easy to make Watermelon, Basil, and Mozzarella Skewers are great for snacking during the warm months of summer.

Watermelon, Basil, and Mozzarella Skewers
 
Makes 16
Ingredients
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 32 (1-inch) cubes seedless watermelon
  • 32 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 (8-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella, cut into 16 pieces each
  • 8 large fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, cook vinegar and sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and vinegar has reduced by half, 6 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Thread watermelon cubes, basil leaves, mozzarella pieces, and strawberry halves onto skewers as desired. Drizzle with balsamic syrup just before serving.

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