Here's the secret for the ideal warm-weather meal: keep it cold! And the best way to create a satisfying one-dish meal that everyone will love: noodles. Here are 8 super easy, super cool, incredibly delicious summer noodle salads you'll want to whip up for your next al fresco dinner.

Asian Buckwheat Noodle Salad

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Courtesy of Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

http://www.sweetanddelish.com/bacon-ranch-pasta-salad/
Sweet & Delish

Courtesy of Sweet and Delish

Greek Summer Pasta Salad

http://www.nogojisnoglory.com/greek-summer-pasta-salad/
No Gojis No Glory

Courtesy of No Gojis No Glory

Lemon Dill Chicken and Orzo Pasta Salad

http://www.thestayathomechef.com/2014/06/lemon-dill-chicken-and-orzo-pasta-salad.html
The Stay at Home Chef

Courtesy of The Stay at Home Chef

Mango & Red Pepper Orzo Salad

http://www.loveandlemons.com/2014/07/15/mango-red-pepper-orzo-salad/
Love and Lemons

Courtesy of Love and Lemons

Soba Noodle Salad

http://notyourstandard.com/soba-noodle-salad/
Not Your Standard

Courtesy of Not Your Standard

Pesto Pasta and Tortellini Pasta Salad

http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pesto-pasta-tortellini-salad/
Chelsea's Messy Apron

Courtesy of Chelsea's Messy Apron

Lemon-Garlic Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes

http://ohmyveggies.com/lemon-garlic-zucchini-noodles-with-roasted-tomatoes/
Oh My Veggies

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