Macaroni Noodle & Ham Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing

This pasta salad would be great for summer cookouts, potlucks or to keep in the fridge for "take to work lunches."

You can add your own favorite combinations of vegetables.  I used green peas, diced green bell peppers and cherry tomatoes.

1 envelope Hidden Valley Spicy Ranch dressing prepared according to package directions

16 oz. box Ditalini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed with cool water

1 cup diced cooked ham

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

thinly sliced chives for garnish

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.