1 1/2 lb Plum tomatoes, halved, -seeded, chopped 1/3 c Chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tb Chopped garlic 1 tb Chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tb Balsamic vinegar 1 tb Olive oil 1 ts Fresh lemon juice 6 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices -crusty bread, toasted Mix first 7 ingredients in bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Tomato mixture can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Cut toasted bread in half. Spoon tomato mixture atop bread and serve. Bon Appetit/July/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl &
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