How much macaroni salad for 50 people?

For a crowd, you can estimate 1 cup per serving of an elbow pasta salad.

50 people x 1 cup = 50 cups

1 cup = 8 oz.

50 x 8 = 400 ounces

400 oz. / 16 oz. = 25 pounds

You will need 25 pounds of pasta for 50 people.

Ingredients:

- 25 pounds elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

- 1/2 cup mayonnaise

- 1/2 cup sour cream

- 1/2 cup chopped celery

- 1/2 cup chopped onion

- 1/2 cup chopped carrots

- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

- 1 tablespoon salt

- 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, onion, carrots, bell pepper, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.

2. Stir until well combined.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.