🥗 Salad Calculator
How much salad for a crowd? Get greens, dressing, and topping estimates.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Estimate for 10 guests - Salad
Total needed
1.46 lb of greens
Per person
2.1 oz per adult
Suggested purchase
1.65 lb of mixed greens
Leftover plan
10% extra included
Shopping list
- Greens1.65 lb
- Dressing1.3 cups
- Toppings (tomato, cuke, etc.)14.1 oz
Info: 60g greens (side) or 120g (main) per adult.
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Side vs main salad
Side salad: 60 g greens per adult. Main salad: 120 g.
How much salad for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning salad for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much salad for 5 people? Plan for about 11.6 oz of greens — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much salad for 10 people? Plan for about 1.46 lb of greens — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much salad for 20 people? Plan for about 2.91 lb of greens — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much salad for 50 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb of greens — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much salad for 100 people? Plan for about 14.55 lb of greens — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
60g greens (side) or 120g (main) per adult.
Salad portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 1.46 lb of greens | 1.75 lb of greens |
| 20 guests | 2.91 lb of greens | 3.49 lb of greens |
| 50 guests | 7.28 lb of greens | 8.73 lb of greens |
| 100 guests | 14.55 lb of greens | 17.46 lb of greens |
Frequently asked questions
How much salad for 50 people?
About 3 kg of greens for a side, 6 kg for main.