Where does the salad plate go when setting table?

Here's a quick breakdown of the placement:

* Fork: To the left of the dinner plate

* Salad Plate: To the left of the dinner plate, overlapping slightly

* Dinner Plate: In the center

* Knife: To the right of the dinner plate, blade facing the plate

* Spoon: To the right of the knife (if using)

This is the basic setting for a formal dinner. However, if you are serving a salad course *before* the main course, the salad plate is often removed and the salad is served directly on the dinner plate.