Generally speaking, 5 lbs of potato salad will fee 30 people. 12 people would be a little over half of that, so around 2.5 lbs of potato salad.
Depends on how many ounces you are serving per person.
The price of green salad is usally about 1.50 i think
18.75 pounds of salad would be needed at 4 oz per person. Four ounces is plenty if you are also serving other dishes. You might round up a few servings to be sure there is enough. However, if you are going to a potluck, then a generously sized bowl of fruit salad is enough.
To determine the amount of pasta needed for a pasta salad for 150 people, you must consider the serving size per person. A typical serving size for pasta salad is around 1 cup per person. Therefore, for 150 people, you would need approximately 150 cups of cooked pasta. This translates to roughly 9-10 pounds of dried pasta, depending on the type and shape of pasta used. It's important to adjust this estimate based on the specific recipe and any additional ingredients included in the pasta salad.
You would need about 1/4 a pound of chicken salad per person. That will be 17.5 pounds of chicken salad for 70 people.
The amount of salad dressing needed typically depends on personal preference and the size of the salad. A general guideline is to use about 2 to 3 tablespoons of dressing per serving, which is approximately 1 to 1.5 ounces. For a larger salad serving 4-6 people, you might need around 6 to 8 ounces of dressing. Adjust based on your taste and the type of salad being prepared.
In my opinion, if your serving along side other food, you should assume 1 serving per person. One serving of pasta is generally 1/4 a cup of dry pasta. Therefore you should cook 17.5 cups of dry pasta, for your pasta salad.
For a family reunion of 31 people, a general guideline is to plan for about ½ to 1 cup of mashed potatoes or potato salad per person. If you assume an average of ¾ cup per person, you would need approximately 23.25 cups, which is about 5.8 quarts or roughly 6 quarts of mashed potatoes or potato salad. Adjust the amount based on the group's preferences and whether you are serving other side dishes.
A standard serving size of fresh pasta per person for a meal is about 2 ounces.
672 Calories per serving
I eat approximately 8 ounces of salad every day. I make many different salads and like them all.
The standard serving suggestion is 4 oz per person. 1.5 lbs will yield six servings.