Cool Ranch Ham & Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry bow tie pasta, cooked, drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 cups cooked ham, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped minced celery
• 1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive

Dressing

• 3/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon evaporated milk or cream

Directions

1. 1

   In large salad bowl add pasta. Sprinkle with olive oil and toss.

2. 2

   Add ham, onions, celery, olives.

3. 3

   Note: You may use green onions if you wish, using most of the tops.

4. 4

   In small bowl add the dressing ingredients and mix well. Pour over the salad ingredients. Mix well and chill.

5. 5

   There is no salt because the olives will have salt.

6. 6

   Chill time is cooking time.

7. 7

   Just before serving: Sprinkle unsalted sunflower seeds, crushed canned onion rings or chopped nuts on top for garnish.

8. 8

   Serve with thick toasted garlic bread.