Editors’ Collection

Hot Days Call for Cold Noodles

When you're craving noodles but a bowl of steaming broth is a no-go, these chill recipes will get you through the dog days of summer and beyond.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Laab Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
306
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
408
25 minutes
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Laksa Noodle Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
224 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
224
30 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,715
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber, Corn and Basil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,321
25 minutes
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Tahini Ramen Salad
Kay Chun
938 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
938
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Cold Peanut Ginger Noodles
Melissa Clark
257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
257
25 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Zucchini
Eric Kim
1313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,313
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
584
20 minutes
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Rice Noodle Salad With Salted Peanuts and Herbs
Melissa Clark
486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
486
25 minutes
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Cold Tomato and Kimchi Soba Noodle Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
129
15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
119
20 minutes
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
142 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
142
25 minutes
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,372
20 minutes
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Cold Pork Rice Noodles With Cucumber and Peanuts
Sarah Copeland
1493 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,493
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Spicy Cucumber Noodle Salad With Clams
Eric Kim
59 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
59
30 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Eric Kim
180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
180
35 minutes
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Soba Salad With Grilled Mushrooms and Tofu
Ali Slagle
227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
227
65 minutes
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Tangy Pork Noodle Salad With Lime and Lots of Herbs
Melissa Clark
929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
929
40 minutes
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Soba Salad
Mark Bittman
2480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,480
15 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,434
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Soba Noodles With Chicken and Snap Peas
Genevieve Ko
430 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
430
20 minutes
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Vegetable Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1662 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,662
20 minutes
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Cold Rice Noodles With Coconut Milk, Peanuts and Lime
Ali Slagle
527 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
527
20 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,390
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Pasta Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Tuna
Sue Li
451 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
451
25 minutes
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Kongguksu (Cold Soy Milk Noodle Soup)
Kay Chun
196 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
196
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Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad
Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen
1779 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,779
30 minutes
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Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles in Chilled Beef Broth)
Eric Kim, Olle
64 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
64
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Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp
David Tanis
526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
526
1 hour
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Chilled Soba in Dashi With Tomatoes and Corn
Yotam Ottolenghi
72 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
72
About 1 hour 40 minutes, plus at least 1 hour cooling
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Buckwheat Noodles With Ginger and Miso
David Tanis
149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
149
25 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Chile Oil and Citrusy Cabbage
Alison Roman
841 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
841
35 minutes
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Salad
David Tanis
1445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,445
1 hour
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Chicken and Mango Soba Salad With Peanut Dressing
Susan Spungen
395 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
395
25 minutes
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Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles
David Tanis
928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
928
30 minutes
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Cold Soba Noodles With Dipping Sauce
Mark Bittman
1254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,254
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1826 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,826
About 20 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbers
Mark Bittman
1597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,597
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Sweet Peppers
Martha Rose Shulman
256 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
256
15 minutes
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Soba Noodles With Chilled Dashi
Mark Bittman
17 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
17
15 minutes, plus 2 days' refrigeration
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Cold Rice Noodles With Grilled Chicken and Peanut Sauce
David Tanis
1961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,961
About 45 minutes
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Cellophane Noodle Salad With Cabbage
Martha Rose Shulman
139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
139
15 minutes
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Chicken Noodle Salad With Creamy Sesame Dressing
Martha Rose Shulman
221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
221
About 40 minutes
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Vietnamese-Style Rice-Noodle and Steak Salad
Melissa Clark
233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
233
20 minutes
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Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles With Chilled Broth and Kimchi
Martha Rose Shulman
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
About 40 minutes
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Rice Noodle Salad With Crispy Tofu and Lime-Peanut Dressing
Martha Rose Shulman
260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
260
40 minutes
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