"Bloody Mary" Tomato Toast with Celery and Horseradish

A savory toast inspired by the classic Bloody Mary cocktail, featuring marinated tomatoes, fresh horseradish, and crisp celery on rye bread. The combination of spicy horseradish mayo and tangy tomato mixture creates a delicious open-faced sandwich.

6 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole lemon, zested, juiced
  • ½ whole shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 pound grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 tablespoons finely grated fresh horseradish, divided
  • 2 stalks celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped celery leaves
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 6 slices toasted rye bread

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and 1 Tbsp. horseradish in a large bowl. Let marinate 10 minutes, then stir in celery stalks and leaves.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and remaining 4 Tbsp. horseradish in a small bowl. Spread 1 Tbsp. horseradish-mayonnaise on each slice of rye. Top toasts evenly with tomato mixture.

    5 min