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Published: Aug 26, 2015 · Updated: May 23, 2022 · May contain affiliate links

Old Bay Potato Salad

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Old Bay potato salad is salty and creamy and perfect with any bbq. Great with crabcakes or fried chicken, too! And easy to make!
 
Old Bay can/blue bowl of potato salad/potatoes this …
 

Labor Day is fast approaching and I am already dreading the last days of summer.

I realize it's not over yet, but somehow it always seemed to be that as fast as the kids began school, summer was swiftly ending.

I will miss the dinners on the deck, the balmy evenings where no one wants to go to bed, and even watering my flower boxes.

It is hard to say if I will miss those things more than I will miss the fresh summer food and the aroma of grilling. (Truth be told; we tend to use our grill year round.)

Labor Day always meant spending the day at the pool and of course, it always seemed to be the best, most perfect day of summer.

It meant we closed the place down and sadly waved good bye.

It meant burgers and hot dogs and watermelon. And corn. Have to get the last of the fresh sweet corn.

It meant clearing out the club's freezers and standing in line to get the free frozen treats being given away.

We always sent our kids up to get us one!

Potato Salad/blue bow/blue striped napkin/red checked napkin

Labor Day means saying goodbye to summer's bounty.

I love picking fresh herbs from my herb garden. I love farmer's markets. I love choosing fresh peppers and peaches and watermelon.

Let's not forget berries. I love grilling chicken. I love cocktails and wine coolers and beer.

I love fruit desserts and ice cream sandwiches and milk shakes. Not that I have many of those!

Labor Day reminds me of all the recipes I still want to make.

It still seems like I have so many more salads I want to concoct, and things I want to grill, and jams I want to make.

But that's what it's all about, isn't it? The ending of summer means yearning for the next one.

The change of seasons gives us time to peruse garden catalogues to make next year's bigger and better.

It has us slowing down and awaiting warm vacations elsewhere. And it has me still cooking!

Here's a new potato salad that I really enjoy. It can be enjoyed winter or summer!

If you love Old Bay, you will love this potato salad. 

potato salad/blue spoon/red checked napkin/blue striped napkin

What is Old Bay Seasoning?

Old Bay is a seasoning composed of celery salt and paprika, along with black pepper, red pepper flakes and other good things.

Invented in Baltimore, Maryland, it is also good in crab cakes. Or on French fries.

Or in egg salad or pasta salad or fried chicken.

This under used flavor combination tastes great on so much. 

Being a potato salad lover, I thought it high time to make one with Old Bay.

I used Russet potatoes, but little bay reds would also taste great.

And since my kitchen was so hot, I cooked my potatoes in the microwave.

I had olives in the fridge so added a few to the salad but I know there are many love haters so if you are one of those, just leave them out.

And honestly, please don't use the olives from a jar. I think the texture and flavor is way off.

Olives were not something I liked as a kid and I'm guessing that is why.

The olives I buy now are from the olive bar at my local grocery and they don't even compare!

This potato salad recipe contains no eggs and is perfect for a picnic. 

Enjoy some of my favorites for the last big bash of summer.

But don't labor too much.. Enjoy!

potato salad/blue bowl/blue spoon/red checked napkin

Labor Day Favorite Recipes:

The Gardener Cocktail

Gardener Cocktail

White Beans and Red Peppers

white beans and red peppers

Red Onion, Blueberry and Pesto Tart

pesto cheese tart

Calabacitas Tomato Sandwich

Calabacitas Tomato Sandwich

Old Fashioned Barbeque Chicken

BBQ Chicken

Elote Corn in a Bowl

esquite corn in a bowl

Fennel Cabbage Salad

Triple Berry Handpies

Triple Berry Hand Pies

Black Bottom Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes

Black Bottom Bundt Cake

 
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Old Bay can/blue bowl of potato salad/potatoes

Old Bay Potato Salad

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  • Author: Abbe Odenwalder
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Salads
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

If you love celery salt, you will love Old Bay potato salad. This creamy, salty potato salad is a house fave!


Ingredients

Units Scale

3 medium Russets cooked (I wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave them for about 6-7 minutes)

⅓ c mayonnaise

⅓ c sour cream

1 T spicy mustard

2 T Old Bay

1 t horseradish

⅓ c sliced olives (optional)

⅓ c chopped yellow or red peppers or your choice

⅓ c chopped green onion

1 T capers and juice

⅓ c celery chopped (optional)


Instructions

When potatoes have cooled, cut them into bite sized chunks.

While potatoes are cooking combine the rest of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well.

Add potatoes and stir gently, but well. I like this best at room temperature, but chill if you'd like!


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  1. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    September 05, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    I'm feeling a little panicked also about squeezing in some of those Summer foods. Grilled Pork Chops with peach salsa comes to mind. Abbe, I'm loving this Old Bay potato salad. That's a must try and very soon. I bought my first bushel of roasted Hatch Chile today, at Wilmore Nursery. To me that marks the beginning of Fall and many South of the Border recipes to try.

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  2. Sippity Sup says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Labor Day is Los Angeles is a reminder that the hottest days of the year are fast approaching! September can be brutal here. It's my least fav month, so like you, I'll miss those summer days. But it's the temperate weather I'll be missing. GREG
    PS Old Bay is a magical seasoning mix and an inspired choice in potato salad. GREG

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      September 03, 2015 at 3:01 am

      Well, Greg! September is usually pretty nice here, so maybe you should do another road trip! We have vineyards, too! In Philly, they top the fries with Old Bay. So I figured it would work well in potato salad, too! It did!

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  3. SavoringTime in the Kitchen says

    August 30, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I share all of your sentiments! I'm getting sad just thinking about the end of the bountiful produce, herbs and flowers still blooming in my garden. You can almost feel the change in the air already. Damp, earlier evenings, the crickets. It's been cool and rainy here lately, but just as sure as school starting, the weather is going to get hot again for one last blast of summer. Maybe the rest of tomatoes will even ripen 🙂 Love all of your Labor Day cookout recipes and the potato salad sounds wonderful.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      September 03, 2015 at 3:00 am

      Getting cool here, too! Should be a great weekend! But it is time to start cutting all the dead flowers down! So sad. Thanks Susan!

      Reply
  4. CQUEK says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Omg, girl! This looks amazing and you’re killing me with that

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      September 03, 2015 at 2:59 am

      Thanks Cquek!

      Reply
  5. Joanne says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    I can't believe labor day is already almost here! Crazy. I'm already mourning summer foods!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      September 03, 2015 at 2:58 am

      That's true Joanne. But now I guess we can get ready for pumpkin!

      Reply
  6. Bam's Kitchen says

    August 28, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I love old Bay Seasoning and that would be delicious in a potato salad and of course I would want a plate of those old fashion BBQ chicken too, great round up!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      September 03, 2015 at 2:58 am

      The chicken is outstanding Bobbi, and I know you like chcken!

      Reply
  7. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:22 am

    Love your stories Abbe! And the potato salad and the BBQ chicken - everything looks wonderful! Hope you have a terrific Labor Day holiday - looks like you are ready!

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:22 am

      I love your comments, Tricia! I'm glad we have another week to wind down!

      Reply
  8. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I love potato salads so much, especially when they contain green olives so this one is a winner for me! Perfect for a picnic.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:26 am

      Those green olives really work in this! I was happy with that decision so thanks, Amy!

      Reply
  9. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    My dad loves his potato salad so much so I'm passing this recipe on to him. He's going to go crazy for it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:25 am

      I think he might, Pamela! I am really enjoying it at each and every meal!

      Reply
  10. La Table De Nana says

    August 27, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Wow if dinner wasn't in the making I would rethink it..will make this soon..boys are coming Sunday.. ribs..not sure they like potato salad but I do so will make:)
    I could not find Old Bay here..but in Mtl we have a famous hole in the wall spice store and they make their own.I bought some..:)

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:22 am

      Old Bay is great on a lot of things, particularly shrimp and crab. I would go for it. I think this would be perfect with ribs!

      Reply
  11. Angie Schneider says

    August 27, 2015 at 5:31 am

    I can't remember when I last had a potato salad. Yours looks so comforting and delicious that I would love to try too. What's in that old bay spice mix?

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:20 am

      It contains salt, most of it being celery salt. Red pepper, black pepper and paprika. It has zip to it and is great on seafood.That's all it says, but I've seen many copycat recipes out there so I'm sure it also includes ground bay leaves and mustard. Here is a link on Wikipedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Bay_Seasoning

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  12. Rebecca Subbiah says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:35 am

    was just reading how old bay is the seasoning of summer

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:14 am

      It does seem to be appearing many places. Which is a good thing in my mind!

      Reply
  13. Karen Harris says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:33 am

    I've never met a potato salad that I didn't like and I can't wait to try this one, or any of the other delicious looking recipes you've included here.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:13 am

      Too sweet Karen!

      Reply
  14. Kitchen Riffs says

    August 27, 2015 at 1:14 am

    I'll be sorry to say goodbye to the really great tomatoes, cukes, and basil we had this year. And all the stone fruit. But do look forward to chili, stews, and other heartier foods. And some cooler weather! Although for us this summer has been pretty nice. Anyway, never used Old Bay in a potato salad -- I need to get with it and try this. Looks great -- thanks.

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    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:13 am

      It has been a cool summer here also. The trees are already starting to change. Old Bay works in potato salad. In Philly they use it on French fries so i thought, why not?

      Reply
  15. Adam J. Holland says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Not only a beautiful and tasty looking tater salad, but an awesome description of why summer is so attractive. Good job, Abbe!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 27, 2015 at 2:19 am

      I love summer. I'm so going to miss reading the paper on the deck in my jammies! Thanks, Adam!

      Reply
  16. Liz Berg says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    If you're serving up all these fabulous dishes on Labor Day, I want to be invited to the party! I love, love the idea of adding some Old Bay into potato salad---delish!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 27, 2015 at 2:18 am

      You are invited! I will make them all if you come! Old Bay really rocks!

      Reply
  17. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    This salad looks fab but the round up is what really distracted me! That grilled chicken looks incredible! I adore the idea of it being an "old fashioned" recipe 🙂 Off to check it out!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      August 27, 2015 at 2:18 am

      It really is the bomb, Nagi! My mom made it when I was young and I added the rub. The sauce can be kept in the fridge for those last minute moments. It is always a hit!

      Reply
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