To make the brittle: preheat oven to 135C. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to coat. Spread on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35 minutes, then remove from oven & let cool. Once cooled, break into small pieces. (You can speed up cooling process by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes)
Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool. (Speed this up by transferring to a bowl, fluffing with a fork to release steam and refrigerate)
Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients.
Assemble all salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently with vinaigrette. Enjoy!
