Chop tomatoes in quarters (remove seeds). Peel and shave the carrot. Dice the ham and cheese. Cut the cucumber in half vertically and remove the seeds and gooey interior. Leave some green peel on the cucumber and slice.

When the pasta has cooled down, add the prepared vegetables, meat and cheese. Then add a tablespoon of mayonnaise and olive oil and the bottle of Italian herb salad dressing. Finally, add the red pepper flakes and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout.

Place bowl (covered with Saran or plastic wrap) into the refrigerator and allow it to marinate overnight.

Serve at room temperature as to allow the cheese to soften.

Submitted by: Krystal B.