Easy Ranch Pasta Salad
A simple, crowd-pleasing pasta salad with creamy ranch dressing, cheese, and fresh veggies—perfect for potlucks or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pasta (large shells or spiral)
 - 1 packet ranch dressing mix
 - 1½ cups Colby Jack cheese, diced
 - 1 large cucumber, peeled & chopped
 - 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (or substitute bell pepper, green onion, radish, or zucchini)
 - 1 cup diced ham (optional)
 - 1 cup mayonnaise
 - 1 cup buttermilk
 
Instructions: