Detroit-Style Sweet Corn and Blue Cheese Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Fresh sweet corn salad tossed with creamy blue cheese, crunchy celery, and a tangy mustard vinaigrette, a refreshing side for any meal. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs (from about 3 ears) fresh corn kernels, thinly sliced celery stalks, finely diced red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (from about 3 ears) fresh corn kernels
- 2, thinly sliced celery stalks
- 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese.
- Step 3: Pour the prepared mustard vinaigrette over the corn mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the salad and mix lightly. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Detroit-Style Sweet Corn and Blue Cheese Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Detroit-Style Sweet Corn and Blue Cheese Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced celery stalks from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Detroit-Style Sweet Corn and Blue Cheese Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Detroit-Style Sweet Corn and Blue Cheese Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Detroit-Style Sweet Corn and Blue Cheese Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
