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
332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
332
30 minutes
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Charred Broccoli and Salmon Noodle Salad
Yasmin Fahr
463 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
463
25 minutes
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Laksa Noodle Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
242
30 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2787 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,787
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber, Corn and Basil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,359
25 minutes
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Tahini Ramen Salad
Kay Chun
944 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
944
30 minutes
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Cold Peanut Ginger Noodles
Melissa Clark
1426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,426
25 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Zucchini
Eric Kim
1333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,333
15 minutes
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Crunchy Noodle and Tofu Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
644
20 minutes
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Rice Noodle Salad With Salted Peanuts and Herbs
Melissa Clark
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
25 minutes
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Cold Tomato and Kimchi Soba Noodle Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
131 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
131
15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
20 minutes
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Broccoli Soba Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
25 minutes
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,391
20 minutes
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Cold Pork Rice Noodles With Cucumber and Peanuts
Sarah Copeland
1519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,519
25 minutes
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Spicy Cucumber Noodle Salad With Clams
Eric Kim
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
30 minutes
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Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Eric Kim
207 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
207
35 minutes
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Soba Salad With Grilled Mushrooms and Tofu
Ali Slagle
245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
245
65 minutes
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Tangy Pork Noodle Salad With Lime and Lots of Herbs
Melissa Clark
931 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
931
40 minutes
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Soba Salad
Mark Bittman
2487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,487
15 minutes
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Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,571
20 minutes
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Soba Noodles With Chicken and Snap Peas
Genevieve Ko
431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
431
20 minutes
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Vegetable Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1665 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,665
20 minutes
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Cold Rice Noodles With Coconut Milk, Peanuts and Lime
Ali Slagle
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
20 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,480
10 minutes
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Pasta Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Tuna
Sue Li
460 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
460
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
1787 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,787
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
842 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
842
35 minutes
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Salad
David Tanis
1451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,451
1 hour
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Chicken and Mango Soba Salad With Peanut Dressing
Susan Spungen
398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
398
25 minutes
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Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles
David Tanis
932 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
932
30 minutes
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Cold Soba Noodles With Dipping Sauce
Mark Bittman
1267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,267
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1838 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,838
About 20 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbers
Mark Bittman
1606 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,606
30 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Sweet Peppers
Martha Rose Shulman
258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
258
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
1975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,975
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
235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
235
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
262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
262
40 minutes
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