Watermelon and Feta Skewers

Ingredients

• 16  basil leaves 
• 8 ounce block of feta cheese chilled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 pinch sea salt 
• 1 pinch coursely ground grains of paradise black
• 1 pinch coursely ground grains of paradise black

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• skewers

Directions

1. Cut 16 pieces of watermelon into 1 ½ inch squares about ½-inch thick.
2. Place in a mixing bowl, and add olive oil, salt and grains of paradise or black pepper. Toss to coat all the watermelon evenly.
3. Cut the block of feta cheese into 16 pieces just about the same size as the watermelon pieces.Thread one piece of watermelon and piece of feta cheese on each skewer.
4. Garnish with basil leaves.
5. Serve right away or place in the refrigerator up to 3 hours before serving.