Salad bar

Salad bars are a popular dining option in many countries around the world, but they are applied in different ways depending on the local culture and cuisine.

[2] The origins of the salad bar are unclear, but it is thought that the idea may have been sparked by the Swedish smörgåsbord that was featured at the 1938 World's Fair in New York.

By the early 1940s many U.S. newspapers' homemaking columnists had suggested the idea for family or guests ("why not serve the ingredients separately and allow each member to assemble their own?

"[4] Norman Brinker, of casual-dining businesses like Chili's and Bennigan's, featured salad bars at his Steak and Ale restaurants in the late 1960s to keep guests pleased and active while they waited for their entrées.

[5] Salad bars have evolved in recent years to meet the need for healthier, more diverse meal options.