Peony Blossom Cold Noodles

Lively with a chili-infused dressing, this dish with its tones of pale pink, green, ivory, and red is as pretty as a peony. It is very easy to make and very versatile—a cold luncheon, a supper on a summer’s night, or the start of a special meal where something light and lively is needed are all settings in which these noodles shine. It is, after “Orchid’s”, my favorite cold noodle dish.

• The noodles, oil, and trimmi