1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Celsius.

2. Spread the almonds evenly on a baking sheet and bake on the centre oven rack for 5-7 minutes until the almonds are fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside.

3. Place the dry quinoa in a large saucepan and heat the quinoa on a medium setting. Shake the saucepan from side to side occasionally to turn the quinoa and toast it evenly. (Note: if you use a saucepan with a larger bottom it will toast faster). Toast the quinoa for 3-5 minutes until fragrant but still golden in colour. Add the vegetable stock to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover.

4. Simmer for 10 minutes, then turn the heat off but keep the covered saucepan on the burner for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan lid, fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow to cool completely.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and salt. Add the oil mixture to the saucepan of cooled quinoa and mix thoroughly.

Enjoy!