Appetizer: Tomato and Herb Bruschetta

By SharonE

A classic from _Bon Appetit_

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• toasted baguette slices

Preparation

Step 1

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.) Spoon tomato mixture atop bread and serve.