Melon Delima Almond Smoothie

You can juice pomegranates using a citrus press: Just cut the pomegranate in half and press down and twist it on the press. Be careful to wear an apron so you don’t get splattered with the beautiful red juice. Half of a medium-size pomegranate will yield about 1/4 cup of juice if pressed this way. Or you can, of course, use a juicer.1/4 cup freshly squeezed pomegranate juice

1/2 pound cantaloupe or another sweet yellow-fleshed melon, like Crenshaw or Persian melon

12 almonds, soaked overnight or blanched and skinned

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 drop almond oil

1 slice fresh ginger (optional)

1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for a full minute. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Yield: 1 serving.

Advance preparation: This is best when drunk right away.

Nutritional information per serving: 228 calories; 9 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 37 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 47 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein