– Recipes –
Wonderful Watermelon
Watermelon is a classic summer treat! Check out these innovative ways to use watermelon in your kitchen.

Watermelon Feta Salad
Katlyn Holloway Murfreesboro Rutherford Farmers Co-op
__________________________________ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsps. red wine vinegar Kosher salt 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed 1 cup cucumber, chopped 1 cup crumbled feta ½ cup coarsely chopped mint ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced Flaky sea salt (optional)
egar, and ½ tsp. kosher salt. Add watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and onion and toss to coat in dressing. Top with more mint and sea salt if desired.

Shrimp recipes in September
Our readers are “shrimp-ly” the best. Just because we are not on the coast does not mean we don’t enjoy shrimp and seafood every now and then. Shrimp can take any dish and elevate it to the next level with its delicate flavor and tender meat. These sea creatures even house many nutrients that improve brain health!
Don’t be “shellfish” and share with us your favorite shrimp recipes! The person submitting the recipe judged best will be named “Cook of the Month” for the September issue of The Cooperator and receive $10. Others sending in recipes chosen for publication will receive $5, and each winner will also receive a special “What’s Cookin’?” certificate.
Monday, July 21, is the deadline for your recipes.
Only recipes with complete, easy-to-follow instructions will be considered. Send entries to Recipes, The Cooperator, Page Haynes, P.O. Box 3003, La Vergne, TN 37086, or submit electronically via the form at https://www.ourcoop.com/recipes. Include your name, address, telephone number, and the Co-op with which you do business.