The final installment will feature a salad that uses a “dried food of the sea,” wakame seaweed. In Japan, a nation surrounded by the sea, seaweed has been part of the diet since ancient times.

Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well and squeeze the cucumbers dry. Cover the wakame with water and soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse and squeeze dry. Combine the cucumber and wakame in a bowl ...