Couscous Salad

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil One 10-ounce package couscous

1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and coarsely grated (3/4 cup)

1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely minced (1/2 cup)

2 medium celery ribs, sliced thinly on the diagonal (1 cup)

1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1 sweet apple, such as Golden Delicious or Gala, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (3 ounces)

2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/3 cup)

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro DRESSING:

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper