Is there anything better than a Saturday morning spent hitting the farmers market? From nutrient-packed microgreens to antioxidant-rich blueberries and supersize organic fava beans, there’s a certain lightness of being that comes from surfing the freshest local produce for a flavorful summer salad. For Gucci, a lifelong vegetarian, nearly every weekend starts with a drive to the Balsam Farms stand near her Amagansett, New York home, where high-quality sustainably grown fruits and vegetables turn even the simplest of tossed green bowls into a delicious and detoxifying meal. Come inside her farmers market tour to shop the area’s best ingredients, then head to her Hamptons kitchen for a hearty salad prep that’s colorful enough to serve just one or stand up to a casual dinner party. As for that extremely cute sous-chef? That’s Gucci’s daughter Gray. Proof that polishing your salad skills is literally a Westman family affair.
