Asian Noodle Salad

"The summer heat is here. I always look for ways to minimize my time in the kitchen in front of the stove this time of year. Personally, I can’t wait to cut up a big fat ripe tomato from the garden and pour dressing over it. Paul on the other hand requires more sustenance than that. Asian Noodle Salad is right up his alley. The noodles make it hardy, so much so it could be eaten as a meatless meal. The Asian dressing gives the salad a very bright flavor with a slight bit of heat thrown in from the red pepper flakes. This salad is a wonderful alternative to pasta salad made with mayonnaise and a great way to change things up a bit for BBQ’s and picnics. One of the great things about cold salads is that adding meat to them can make it a meal. "