Best 12 Potato Salad Mississippi Style Recipes

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Mississippi potato salad is a Southern dish typically served at picnics, potlucks, and BBQs. It is made with russet potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onions, and dill pickles. Variations of the recipe may also include bacon, ham, or other ingredients. The key to a great Mississippi potato salad is to use high-quality ingredients and to not overcook the potatoes. This article will provide you with the best recipe for Mississippi potato salad, so that you can enjoy this classic Southern dish at your next gathering.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

VICKI'S MISSISSIPPI POTATO SALAD



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I am asked to bring this to summer picnics, holiday meals, potluck at work, and all of the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day dinners. This is the best potato salad you can make. Enjoy

Provided by Vicki Kiddy

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Large Service Dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs white irish potatoes, scrubbed and boiled in their skins
8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) jar dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon mustard
1 -1 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise (no other kind)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes, cook and then peel and cube.
  • Add eggs, onion, pickle relish, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Fold in mayo till coated.
  • Chill and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3716.4, Fat 124.8, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 1757.1, Sodium 5470.9, Carbohydrate 570.5, Fiber 61.3, Sugar 43.8, Protein 101.7

THE BEST AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



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Our favorite potato salad kicks up the traditional mayonnaise base with not only chopped dill pickles, but also uses the pickle brine for extra tang. Scallions, celery and parsley add freshness and a little crunch, while hard-boiled eggs practically make it a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles, plus 2 tablespoons brine
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Paprika, for topping

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and cover with ice water to cool; peel, chop and set aside.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the pickles, celery, scallions and parsley. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the potatoes and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add the hard-boiled eggs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika just before serving.

UNITED STATES OF POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pickle relish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 ribs celery, diced
1/2 small red onion, minced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup grated 5-year aged yellow Cheddar

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, mix the relish, mustard, parsley, celery and onion in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the mayonnaise. Let this sit for at least 20 minutes while the potatoes are cooking so the flavors can marry.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. While the potatoes are hot, add the vinegar and use a rubber spatula to toss gently to combine so the potatoes absorb all that vinegar flavor.
  • Toss the potatoes with the dressing base and the cheese; season with additional salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and to let the flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Once ready to serve, garnish with more parsley.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Boil, peel and cube 2 pounds russet potatoes; toss with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix 2 cups mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Toss with the potatoes.

CAULIFLOWER "POTATO" SALAD



Cauliflower

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets (6 to 8 cups)
A heaping 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 shallot, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well and cool to room temperature.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then add the cooled cauliflower, pickles, dill, eggs, celery and shallot. Mix until thoroughly combined. Serve at room temperature or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



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Just a good old fashioned, down home potato salad recipe that brings back memories of picnics in the park and family gatherings. Wonderful as it is or make it your own by adding additional ingredients of your choice.

Provided by JOSLYN

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds red potatoes
6 eggs
2 cups mayonnaise
1 onion, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and cut into cubes.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine chopped potatoes and eggs. Mix together mayonnaise, chopped onion, green onion, green pepper, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well. Cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 721.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

THE ORIGINAL POTATO SALAD



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This recipe is right off the Hellman's mayonnaise jar. To me, it's so good it rivals my mother in law's potato salad, which I think is the best there is. It's a plain and simple potato salad, but it's delicious! Add pimentos, olives, or green peppers depending on what you like in your potato salad.

Provided by 75violets

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup hellman mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked potatoes (5 to 6 medium)
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover& chill.

CLASSIC AMERICAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD



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Most potato salads look and taste better when made with low-starch red boiling potatoes. For Classic American-Style Potato Salad, you can use any size of this variety, but the small new potatoes cook 10 to 15 minutes faster than the larger ones. Choose potatoes that are all roughly the same size, if possible, so they cook in the same time.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-cooked eggs
1 small celery stalk
¼ cup chopped sweet pickle (not relish)
3 scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal skewer inserted into a potato can be removed with no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cool slightly.
  • Cut warm potatoes into 3/4-inch dice with a serrated knife. Layer them in a bowl, seasoning with vinegar, salt and pepper as you go. Cut eggs, celery and pickle in 1/4-inch dice and thinly slice scallions. Add to potatoes, along with parsley. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 549.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SALAD



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We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful here, so potatoes are a staple.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain. Place in a large bowl; add eggs, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

RESTAURANT-STYLE POTATO SALAD



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This is a traditional and easy to make potato salad.

Provided by Jill D

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds russet potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
4 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons chopped white onion
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 teaspoon minced pimento
½ teaspoon shredded carrot
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sugar, onion, mustard, vinegar, celery, pimentos, carrot, parsley, pepper and salt. Mix well, chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

NAN'S CLASSIC MUSTARD POTATO SALAD



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I'm always asked to share this recipe, and people are often surprised to see how similar the ingredients are to their own recipe. While the ingredients may be similar to other posted recipes, the technique is the key to this outstanding potato salad. The specific ingredients are important, too. Russets absorb the flavors best, but don't hold their shape well. Dicing them after they are cold, and folding the other ingredients in gently, takes care of that problem. Don't skimp on the mayo and other dressing ingredients. The potatoes will absorb a lot of moisture, and you want a creamy salad. Another key to flavor and texture is the very fine chopping of the onion, celery and pickle. You want the flavors to disperse throughout the whole dish, but when you take a bite, you want to bite into potato, not an onion chunk. For smaller apetites and crowds, you can halve the quantity easily. In Louisiana and other states where they serve Cajun food, potato salad is often served with gumbo.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups russet potatoes, cooked, peeled, then diced (about 10 -12 medium potatoes)
6 eggs, hard boiled and finely crumbled
2 cups sweet onions, very finely diced
1 cup celery, peeled and very finely diced
3/4 cup dill pickle, very finely diced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (I prefer Miracle Whip, but mayo works well, too)
2 tablespoons mustard, the regular yellow type
1/4 cup pickle juice
1/4 cup cream (I use half and half)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in the peel with the whole eggs.
  • Remove the eggs after 10 minutes of boiling, and remove and drain the potatoes when just fork tender.
  • Let eggs and potatoes cool to room temperature.
  • Peel all and refrigerate whole potatoes and eggs until cold.
  • The potatoes will dice and hold up better when cold.
  • Dice the potatoes into 1/4- 3/8" dice.
  • Place into a very large container with a lid.
  • (I have a 4 1/2 qrt glass bowl-shaped casserole with lid that's perfect.) Crumble the eggs (I do this by squishing them in my hand) and add to the container with the diced potatoes.
  • Very finely (like the size of dill relish pieces) chop the onion, celery and pickles.
  • Add to the potatoes and eggs.
  • Gently stir to mix the ingredients evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle juice, cream, salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Whisk until creamy.
  • Pour over potato mixture.
  • Gently stir until the dry particles are coated with the creamy mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • 6- 8 hours is even better.
  • If you like color you can sprinkle some sweet paprika over the top.

POTATO SALAD (MISSISSIPPI STYLE)



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this is a true Southern potato salad...I prefer dill relish in mine but you can use sweet pickle relish.

Provided by Leslie Bernardi @SouthernBelle77

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pound(s) bag white potatoes, cut into chunks
6 - hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 cup(s) hellmans mayonnaise (may use more or less...depending on how creamy you want it)
1/4 cup(s) yellow mustard
2 tablespoon(s) dill or sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
- paprika for sprinkling on top

Steps:

  • cut potatoes...rinse and put into large pot. Completely cover potatoes with water. Add a lil salt to the pot. Boil potatoes till tender, drain and let cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayo, mustard, pickles, salt and pepper. Mix well. Then add potatoes to the mayo mixture, adding in batches so everything mixes together evenly and well. Top potato salad with paprika before serving. I have also used chopped green olives instead of using pickles and this is very good too!

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes: These varieties hold their shape well and have a creamy texture that's perfect for potato salad.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and break apart when you mix them with the other ingredients.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the salad: Over-mixing will break up the potatoes and make the salad mushy.
  • Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed: You may want to add more mayonnaise, mustard, or vinegar to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

Mississippi-style potato salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and hearty ingredients, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a new potato salad recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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