You’re “Puttin’ on the Ritz” tonight.  In the 1940s, Chef Louis Diat, chef of the Ritz Carlton in New York City, created this salad for customers requesting a light, off-menu dinner salad.  He probably got his inspiration from the 17th century cold-cut-laden family-style salad plate called Salmagundi.
Today it’s recognized as one of the great American dinner salad creations.  In this presentation, hardboiled egg, plant-based cold cuts and crisp fresh salad ingredients adorn the individual dinner plates.