Colorado's top-searched recipe on Memorial Day

Memorial Day in Colorado's culinary scene looks like a crushed cucumber salad.

State of play: That's the top recipe searched with "Memorial Day" in the Centennial State between May 16 of last year and this year, per Google Trends.

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The big picture: The most-searched recipes in nearby states include heartier options like pasta salad in Utah, grilled jalapeño poppers in Arizona, and BBQ chicken pizza in New Mexico.

Zoom in: If grilling is more of your go-to — instead of eating raw veggies like cucumbers — you're good to go as long as you don't fire up the pit on May 30.

• That's the worst time to have a Denver cookout based on a Pantry and Larder analysis of local weather data from 2019 to 2023.

Data: Pantry and Larder ; Note: Ideal conditions defined as a late sunset, maximum "feels-like" temperature of 88°F, minimal chance of rain, 25% cloud cover and a slight breeze; Map: Axios Visuals

The intrigue: The best day to grill in the Mile High City is Aug. 18, which happens to be a Sunday — so mark your calendar and make some plans.