Bloody Mary Tomato Toast With Celery And Horseradish Food

"BLOODY MARY" TOMATO TOAST WITH CELERY AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

BLOODY MARY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bow, whisk horseradish, oil, vodka (if using), lemon juice, pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, 1/2 t. salt, 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper until blended.
• Add tomatoes, celery, and zucchini and toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• To serve, toss again to coat with dressing.

TOMATO-WATER BLOODY MARY

Steps:

• Purée 4 pounds chopped tomatoes, 1/2 pound chopped Persian or English hothouse cucumbers, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish in a blender until smooth. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Let drain, without stirring, until 3 cups of liquid are collected, about 2 hours; discard solids in strainer. Season to taste with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sugar.
• Divide tomato water among 6 ice-filled glasses. Top each glass with 2 tablespoons (or more) vodka. Garnish with lemon slices and cucumber spears.