Others contend chef's salad is a product of the early twentieth century, originating in either New York or California. The person most often connected with the history of this salad is Louis Diat, chef of the Ritz-Carlton in New York City during the 1940s.
Others argue that chef's salad is a product of the early 20th century, originating either in New York or California. The individual most frequently associated with the history of this salad is Louis Diat, who was a chef at the Ritz-Carlton in New York City during the 1940s.