High Protein Salad

For the high-protein creamy Italian dressing:

• 1 Violife Supreme Cream Cheese
• 1-2 tbsp milk of choice plus more to thin out if needed
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1-2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp tahini
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

For the salad:

• 7 oz chickpeas, tinned, rinsed and drained
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 chopped red onion
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped and the oil or use 7 oz olive oil
• ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
• 1 cup croutons use gluten-free if needed
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish