Ham and Cheese Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

shredded or cubed ham*

large eggs (, hard boiled, peeled and sliced)

24 oz

. iceberg lettuce blend

3/4 cup

mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup

medium or mild cheddar cheese

1/2 cup

mayonnaise ((I used 1/4 cup light 1/4 cup regular))

1/2 cup

sour cream

1/2 cup

buttermilk (, then more as needed)

2 1/2 tbsp

finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 1/2 tbsp

chopped fresh chives

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1 clove

garlic (, minced (1 tsp))

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp

salt**