A whole 8¼-inch cucumber, with the peel, would have roughly 40% of an adult man's daily recommended amount of vitamin K, or 55% of an adult woman's daily needs, according to the U.S. Department ...

Peel cucumbers, trim the ends and cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and slice cucumber halves crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces. Place cut cucumber in a colander fitted over a bowl and toss with salt.

Peel and slice two of the cucumbers. Peel, seed and grate the remaining cucumber. Heat the butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the sliced cucumbers and cook over low heat for a few minutes.