Ham and Cheese Ranch Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is perfect for those hot summer days when you do not want to eat something hot, let alone heat up your house by turning on the oven. It is also a great salad for picnics or pot lucks.

Ham and Cheese Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 pound bow tie pasta
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into bite sized cubes
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
• 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 4 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water. Let cool completely and then transfer to a large bowl.
2. To the pasta add the cheese, ham, tomatoes, broccoli, onion, olives, garlic, oregano and ranch dressing. Stir to mix adding more ranch dressing if desired.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
Total Fat		16.9g
Saturated Fat		3.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Trans Fat		0.1g
Cholesterol		36.2g
Sodium		554.5g
Potassium		347.2g
Total Carbohydrates		46g
Dietary Fiber		5.6g
Sugars		5.2g
Protein		14.3g
Vitamin A 13.9% Vitamin C 94.7%
Calcium 18.8% Iron 21.1%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Real Mom Kitchen.