Couscous and Vegetable Salad

Name: Couscous and Vegetable Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup whole wheat couscous; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained (3 tablespoons of liquid reserved); 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 medium carrot, coarsely shredded; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1 small red or yellow bell pepper, chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons currants; 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 1 1/2 tablespoons pistachios or pine nuts; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; angostura bitters (optional)