HAM AND ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

6 oz. corkscrew macaroni
4 cups ice cubes
4 cups cold water
8 oz. fully cooked ham, cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 6 1/2-oz.jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 cup buttermilk salad dressing
1 2.25-oz. can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
4 lettuce leaves (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
Place cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and the 4 cups cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Remove any remaining ice cubes.
Meanwhile, in a salad bowl toss together ham, artichoke hearts, salad dressing, and olives. Add macaroni and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately on lettuce leaves, if desired. Makes 4 servings.