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 believe that chef's salad originated in the early 20th century and possibly in either New York or California. The individual most 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.