Thin noodles infused with a sesame, honey, soy sauce dressing.

Is it hot where you are?

This sesame noodle salad is a perfect cold noodle salad for a hot day.

Sesame Noodle Salad

Elise Bauer

Then toss it with green onions, cilantro, bell pepper and peanuts right before serving.

If you take it to a potluck picnic, double the recipe!

This one is a crowd pleaser.

Cook al dente, according to the directions on the pasta package.

Stir together the cooked pasta and the dressing in a large bowl until the pasta is well coated.

Cover and chill for several hours.

When ready to serve, mix in the cilantro, peanuts, green onions and bell pepper.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.