How much paste salad for 50 people?

For a pasta salad serving 50 people, you typically need about 1 to 1.5 cups of cooked pasta per person, depending on whether it's a main dish or a side. This amounts to approximately 50 to 75 cups of cooked pasta, which translates to about 12.5 to 18.75 pounds of dry pasta before cooking. Additionally, consider adding a variety of vegetables, dressings, and proteins to enhance the salad and ensure it’s satisfying for your guests.