In recent years, Pitt has devoted much of his time to supporting environmental awareness, so this drink—made with organic lime, cucumber, mint, and vodka—is green in every way....

This Korean pickle really sparkles: It is sweet, tart, crisp, and fresh.

Here, chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat in a colorful, crunchy salad. It’s spicy and tangy—terrific with fish or grilled chicken.

In this classic, a hit of wasabi powder adds a subtle heat to these savory quick pickles.

Like it or not, cucumbers and radishes have become virtually seasonless. This salad provides a lively, refreshing counterpoint to a rich meal.

Cooking cucumbers takes them out of the salad realm, transforming them into a side dish that's perfect with fish or white meat.