How many potatoes do you need for potato salad to feed a 100 people?

It's impossible to give you an exact number of potatoes without more information! Here's why:

* Serving Size: How much potato salad do you plan on serving per person? A small side dish will require fewer potatoes than a main course.

* Potato Variety: Different potatoes have varying sizes and densities. A 100 lbs of Yukon Gold will yield a different amount of usable potato than 100 lbs of russet.

* Recipe: Some potato salad recipes are potato-heavy, while others are more balanced with other ingredients.

Here's how to figure it out:

1. Determine serving size: Decide how much potato salad you want to serve per person (e.g., 1/2 cup, 1 cup, etc.)

2. Choose your potatoes: Decide on the type of potato you'll use.

3. Estimate yield: Look up the average yield for your chosen potato variety. (For example, Yukon Gold potatoes have a roughly 80% yield after peeling and chopping.)

4. Consider recipe: Take a look at your recipe and estimate how many potatoes are required to make a certain amount of potato salad.

General Rule of Thumb:

* For a side dish: 1-2 lbs of potatoes per 10 people is a good starting point.

* For a main course: 3-4 lbs of potatoes per 10 people is more appropriate.

Remember: It's always better to have a little extra than to run out!