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This easy, creamy ranch pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. With crisp veggies, tender pasta, and a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing, it’s hearty enough to serve as a side or a light meal.
Yield
8 servings
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Method
Stovetop
Ingredients
3 cups pasta (large shells or spirals work well)
1 packet Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch dressing mix
1 ½ cups Colby Jack cheese, diced (or any block cheese)
1 large cucumber, peeled
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup ham, diced (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
Additional buttermilk or milk (to thin dressing, if needed)
Instructions
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