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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