How much lettuce salad is needed for 30 people?

It's impossible to say exactly how much lettuce salad you'll need for 30 people without knowing:

* Portion size: Are you serving individual side salads, or is this a large communal salad?

* Appetite: Are your guests light eaters, or do they love salad?

* Other food: Is this the main dish, or just a side?

Here's a general guideline:

* Individual salads: Plan for about 2-3 cups of salad per person.

* Communal salad: Aim for 1/2 to 1 cup of salad per person.

To make it easier, consider:

* Head of lettuce: One head of lettuce will yield about 8 cups of salad.

* Other ingredients: Don't forget to factor in other ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, dressing, etc.

Example:

Let's say you're serving individual salads and want to be generous. You could use:

* 30 people x 3 cups per person = 90 cups of salad

* 90 cups / 8 cups per head = 11.25 heads of lettuce

Round up to 12 heads of lettuce to be safe!

Tip: It's always better to have a little extra than not enough. You can always save leftover salad for lunch or dinner the next day.