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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
342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
342
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
495
25 minutes
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Laksa Noodle Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
244
30 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2834 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,834
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber, Corn and Basil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,408
25 minutes
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Chilled Cucumber Noodles
Sue Li
40 minutes
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Tahini Ramen Salad
Kay Chun
953 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
953
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Smashed Cucumbers
Hetty Lui McKinnon
35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
35
30 minutes
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Cold Peanut Ginger Noodles
Melissa Clark
2076 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,076
25 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Zucchini
Eric Kim
1372 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,372
15 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
20 minutes
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Rice Noodle Salad With Salted Peanuts and Herbs
Melissa Clark
535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
535
25 minutes
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Cold Tomato and Kimchi Soba Noodle Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
20 minutes
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
146
25 minutes
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,401
20 minutes
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Cold Pork Rice Noodles With Cucumber and Peanuts
Sarah Copeland
1538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,538
25 minutes
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Spicy Cucumber Noodle Salad With Clams
Eric Kim
78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
78
30 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Eric Kim
214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
214
35 minutes
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Soba Salad With Grilled Mushrooms and Tofu
Ali Slagle
262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
262
65 minutes
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Tangy Pork Noodle Salad With Lime and Lots of Herbs
Melissa Clark
933 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
933
40 minutes
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Soba Salad
Mark Bittman
2494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,494
15 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9685 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,685
20 minutes
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Soba Noodles With Chicken and Snap Peas
Genevieve Ko
432 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
432
20 minutes
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Vegetable Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1668 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,668
20 minutes
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Cold Rice Noodles With Coconut Milk, Peanuts and Lime
Ali Slagle
529 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
529
20 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,538
10 minutes
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Pasta Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Tuna
Sue Li
463 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
463
25 minutes
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Kongguksu (Cold Soy Milk Noodle Soup)
Kay Chun
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
30 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad
Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen
1788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,788
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
6 ¼ hours, plus 9 hours’ cooling and freezing
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Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp
David Tanis
528 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
528
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
845 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
845
35 minutes
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Salad
David Tanis
1456 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,456
1 hour
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Chicken and Mango Soba Salad With Peanut Dressing
Susan Spungen
399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
399
25 minutes
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Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles
David Tanis
935 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
935
30 minutes
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Cold Soba Noodles With Dipping Sauce
Mark Bittman
1272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,272
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1849 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,849
About 20 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbers
Mark Bittman
1614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,614
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Sweet Peppers
Martha Rose Shulman
259 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
259
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
1991 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,991
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
223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
223
About 40 minutes
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Vietnamese-Style Rice-Noodle and Steak Salad
Melissa Clark
237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
237
20 minutes
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Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles With Chilled Broth and Kimchi
Martha Rose Shulman
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
About 40 minutes
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