How much tossed salad for 200 people?

I can't give you an exact amount of tossed salad for 200 people without more information. Here's why:

* Serving size: How much salad do you envision each person eating? A small side salad? A large entree salad?

* Salad ingredients: Are you using bulky ingredients like lettuce, spinach, or cabbage? Or lighter ingredients like tomatoes and cucumbers? The density of the ingredients affects the volume.

* Appetizer or main course: Is this a side salad with a main course, or the main dish itself?

To help you figure out the amount, here's a general guideline:

* Small side salad: Plan on about 1/2 cup per person.

* Large entree salad: Plan on about 1 cup per person.

Example:

* If you're serving a small side salad, you'd need 200 x 1/2 cup = 100 cups of salad.

* If you're serving a large entree salad, you'd need 200 x 1 cup = 200 cups of salad.

Tips:

* Overestimate: It's always better to have too much than not enough. Plan for about 1.5 cups per person, especially if you have a lot of hungry guests.

* Bulk ingredients: If you're using a lot of lettuce, you can buy pre-chopped bags to save time.

* Make ahead: You can prep the salad ingredients a day in advance to reduce stress on the day of the event.

* Dressings: Consider offering a variety of dressings.

Let me know if you can provide more details about your salad plans and I can give you a more precise estimate.