the food timeline: history notes--salad
Jun 30, 2011 · Chef's salad Food historians can't quite agree on the history and composition of chef's salad much less who assembled the first one. Some trace this salad's roots to Salmagundi, a popular meat and salad dish originating in 17th century England and popular in colonial America.Others contend chef's salad is a product of early twentieth century, originating in either New York or California