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Salad Portion Calculator

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Side Garden salad for 4 adults — about 1.34 lb plus 3.8 fl oz dressing

Adjusted servings 4
Total salad 1.34 lb
Dressing 3.8 fl oz
Leafy greens 8.5 oz
Additional vegetables 11.3 oz
Dressing 3.8 fl oz
Toppings 1.7 oz

Shopping equivalents (estimates)

  • Lettuce heads (est.): 1
  • Pre-washed salad bags (est.): 2
  • Dressing bottles (est.): 1

You're planning a side salad for 4 adults with average appetites and no extra allowance.

These are practical planning estimates, not a mandatory recipe -- ingredient density, recipe style, and guest preferences vary. Keep dressing separate until close to serving time.

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