Lunch: "Bloody Mary" Tomato Toast with Celery and Horseradish

Recipe by /contributors/rebekah-peppler Horseradish-mayo adds a creamy kick to a tomato-celery salad inspired by our favorite brunch cocktail.

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Lemon

Health benefits of "Bloody Mary" Tomato Toast with Celery and Horseradish

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 lemon, zested, juiced
1/2 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
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 tablespoons finely grated fresh horseradish, divided
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped celery leaves
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 slices toasted rye bread

Instructions

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.

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