Chickpea Pasta Salad with Walnut Dressing

2 c. shredded romaine lettuce
1 c. cooked penne
1 c. cooked chickpeas
1/2 c. diced carrot
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. diced tomato
1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
2 T. minced onion
2 T. walnuts
1-1/2 t. finely chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 t. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/8 t. sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a bowl, gently combine lettuce, penne, chickpeas, carrot, celery, tomato, bell pepper, and onion.

In a blender, combine walnuts, parsley, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Toss salad with dressing.

Adapted from Forks Over Knives, Fall 2019, p. 52.