Moxie's is one of my fave places to eat! And when I'm trying to be good (meaning, not having a burger and fries), their Grilled Steak Salad with Feta and Clamato Dressing is my 'go-to' order! This healthy salad is a lighter copycat version of Moxie's Steak Salad, but it's Weight Watchers friendly. It's the perfect grilled recipe for Father's Day!
This Moxie's Steak Salad recipe is healthy, yet meaty, filling, and delicious. But it's still a light dinner and relatively Weight Watchers friendly. And because I love this salad so much, I have created a VERY Weight Watchers Friendly and Moxie's copycat Grilled Steak Salad with Feta & Clamato Dressing recipe. So, if you're looking for a healthy steak salad, you'll love this one! Try it with my healthy grilled corn or ww cloud bread. It also pairs well with my baguette garlic bread.
🍒Reader Review
"Made this on a scorching hot evening when I didn't want to cook. Quickly reduced the Clamato with the vent fan on to avoid heating up the house. I used romaine instead of spring mix because that's what I had on hand. My husband doesn't like Clamato, so I served the dressing on the side and let him taste it before deciding, and he loved it - I told him the secret ingredient when we were finished dinner! Winner!"!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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- 🥘Ingredient Notes
- 📖Variations & Substitutions
- 🔪Step-by-Step: How to Make Moxie's Steak Salad
- 🎥Video
- Expert Recipe Tips
- 🔢WW Points
- Difference between Feta and Goat Cheese
- 👪 Serving Size
- 🍽 Equipment
- 🌡️Storage
- ❔ Recipe FAQs
- 📋 More Weight Watcher Friendly Recipes
- 🥗 Grilled Steak Salad with Feta and Clamato Dressing Recipe
Grilling season is upon us, and so is Father's Day. And if there's one thing Dad likes, it's "meaty"! So, if you want to make Dad happy and help him (and you) stay healthy and on track, make him this Grilled Steak Salad with Feta. And if you're following the WW program, it will keep you happy at only 8 weight watchers points.
Moxie's restaurant
If you're not familiar with Moxie's, it's a Canadian restaurant chain. And if you're ever visiting Canada, it's worth checking out a Moxie's restaurant, which is in most major Canadian cities (there are 6 locations in Calgary). I'd say it is pretty comparable to the American chain "Original Joe's"
If you are already familiar with Moxie's and love their food, I recommend you try my Moxie's Sweet Potato Fries.
🥘Ingredient Notes
For this healthy steak salad recipe, you'll need:
- Spring mix. I use spring mix because it gives this salad more variety and texture with spinach, arugula, and kale, rather than plain romaine lettuce.
- Steak. I used to use Ribeye or New York steak, but it's become prohibitively expensive, especially where I live. So, in addition to shopping for sales, we've been using more economical cuts of beef. I used Cross rib steak for this salad. It's a very flavorful steak cut from the chuck. The flavor easily rivals that of a ribeye. This is a flavorful steak that isn't quite so tender as other cuts, but can be softened up with several different tenderizing methods, including soaking it in a delicious marinade or cooking via sous vide. I didn't even tenderize mine, and it was fine when cooked medium-rare and sliced into thin strips (cutting against the grain). If you are not sure how to cut against the grain, please see video).
- Feta cheese. I use light feta. *See table (difference between feta and goat cheese)
- Grape or Cherry Tomatoes. You can use either. I prefer these over regular tomatoes because regular tomatoes can become mushy in a salad.
- Clamato juice. You don't necessarily need to buy a big bottle- you can get Clamato juice in individual cans in most grocery stores.
- Basil. Fresh basil is far superior to dried, but you can use dried in a pinch. I dehydrate my own herbs in the fall, and they taste so much better than dried basil from the grocery store. Here are instructions on how to dehydrate herbs in the air fryer.
- Grated onion. I use the small hole side of the box grater to grate the onion. It will be very wet, but that's perfect because it's going into the salad dressing.
*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Spring mix - you can substitute romaine lettuce or any leafy greens, or use baby spinach
- Steak - if you can afford it, I recommend using a good quality cut of steak like Ribeye steak, New York Strip steak, flat iron steaks, flank steak, or skirt steak. You could use Tip steak, but it won't be as tender.
- Moxie's Chimichurri Steak Salad- you can use this recipe, but add chimichurri (buy chimichurri sauce -affiliate link) or make your own)
I have been meaning to try to replicate this Grilled Steak Salad recipe for years. So, when I googled it and saw that others had tried to create a similar Clamato salad dressing, I was intrigued. I then made my adjustments, and this is the result!
Although I'm not sure memory serves me correctly (I haven't had this salad in a few years) and it may not be the exact copycat recipe, it's still darn good! My family loved this healthy steak salad and didn't have their own memories of Moxie's steak salad and had nothing to compare it to, and they thought it tasted great!
🔪Step-by-Step: How to Make Moxie's Steak Salad
- Step 1: Season steak with salt and pepper (or your preferred seasonings).
- Step 2: Grill steak on medium-high heat until pink inside or it reaches desired doneness (4-6 minutes on each side, approximately for medium rare to medium, but will depend on your grill, type, and thickness of steak). *For medium-rare, your internal temperature should read 135 degrees F/57 degrees C to 140 degrees F/60 degrees C.
- Step 3: Remove the steak from the grill and slice steak into thin slices. *Cut against the grain for best results! (See Video below)
- Step 4: Meanwhile, make Clamato dressing: Pour ½ a cup of Clamato juice into a small saucepan and heat on the stovetop on high heat.
- Step 5: Cook until the Clamato juice is reduced to ¼ cup. *This happens quickly (within about 5 minutes), so keep an eye on it.
- Step 6: I like to pour it into a measuring cup to be sure I have the right amount.
- Step 7: Whisk remaining dressing ingredients together with reduced Clamato juice and slowly add olive oil. Serve over salad, as much as desired.
- Step 8: Toss spring mix, red onion, and grape tomatoes together in a large bowl. Add croutons and crumble on feta cheese. Place steak slices on the salad. *Mix in dressing or serve on the side.
Expert Recipe Tips
- Use a meat thermometer. This helps ensure your steak reaches the perfect doneness (135–140°F for medium-rare) without overcooking.
- Slice steak against the grain. Cutting the meat this way shortens muscle fibers, making even tougher cuts like cross rib more tender to chew (See VIDEO) above.
- Let the steak rest before slicing. Resting it for 5–10 minutes after grilling allows juices to redistribute, preventing them from spilling out when sliced.
- Reduce Clamato juice carefully. Keep a close eye while reducing — it thickens quickly and can burn if left unattended.
- Whisk in oil gradually. Slowly adding the olive oil while whisking helps emulsify the dressing for a smoother, more cohesive texture.
- Serve dressing on the side. This keeps the salad fresh and crisp, allows diners to control the flavor intensity, and can help reduce WW points.
- Use fresh basil if possible. Fresh basil adds a brighter, more aromatic flavor than dried, especially in salad dressings.
- Toast your croutons. Toasting adds crunch and deepens the flavor. Homemade croutons with a touch of garlic or seasoning elevate the salad.
- Chill ingredients before assembling. Cold greens and veggies keep the salad crisp and refreshing, especially on hot grilling days.
- Double the dressing. If you enjoy bold flavor, make extra dressing — it stores well in the fridge and pairs with other grilled meats or summer salads.
🔢WW Points
I'm not sure what else they put in the original Moxie's Salad to bump up the calories, but according to My Fitness Pal, it has 610 calories and 38g of fat per serving and is over 20 points (if you eat the entire thing) compared to my recipe at 8 WW points.
However, if you order the salad with the dressing on the side and only add a little (which is what I do at Moxie's), it will obviously reduce the points.
Difference between Feta and Goat Cheese
I use light feta cheese, which brings down the points, but you could further reduce the points with fat-free feta cheese. But even if you use regular feta instead of goat cheese (which Moxie's uses), there's still a pretty substantial difference in fat and calories. Although goat cheese is super dreamy, creamy, and I love it, you can use it, but it's going to bump up the points. Here is a breakdown:
| Goat Cheese | Feta Cheese | |
| Calories | 364 | 264 |
| Total Fat | 30 | 21 |
| Saturated Fat | 21 | 15 |
| Trans Fat | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol | 79 | 89 |
| Sodium | 515 | 1116 |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 | 4 |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | 0 |
| Sugar | 3 | 4 |
| Protein | 22 | 14 |
Feta is a bit tangier and saltier, but it's still really delicious in this salad. And feta contains friendly bacteria (similar to yogurt) that make antibiotics that can help kill Listeria, a food poisoning-causing bacteria. And if you use light feta (as I do), it will cut the fat and calories even more~!
👪 Serving Size
This healthy steak salad recipe is 6 servings. But you can double or triple the recipe by simply clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
🍽 Equipment
For this summer salad recipe, you'll need a grill. You can use an outdoor (gas grill or charcoal grill) or an indoor grill, or a stovetop grill (affiliate links) . Alternatively, you can fry the steak in a grilling pan or skillet. You can also use a meat thermometer (instant-read thermometer) (affiliate links) to check for doneness.
🌡️Storage
Store the steak separately from the salad ingredients in an airtight container. And store the dressing in a separate container.
You can freeze the cooked steak for up to 3 months in an airtight container, but the salad ingredients won't stand up to freezing.
❔ Recipe FAQs
If you’re not a fan of Clamato, a balsamic vinaigrette, lemon Dijon dressing, or creamy garlic dressing would also complement the ingredients nicely. Or try it with my Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing or the Blackberry Vinaigrette that I use for my Fiddlehead Spring Salad.
Yes. You can prepare the Clamato dressing a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Just give it a good shake or whisk before serving.
If you don’t have Clamato juice, you can use a mix of tomato juice and a splash of clam juice or even a bit of Worcestershire sauce to mimic the savory flavor. The taste will be slightly different, but still flavorful
Marinating the steak in an acidic mixture (like vinegar or citrus-based marinades), using a meat mallet, or cooking sous vide are great ways to tenderize tougher cuts. Slicing the meat thinly against the grain also helps
Even if this grilled steak salad is not an exact Moxie's Steak Salad Copycat, not only is it close, it's really delicious! And grilled salads are ideal during BBQ season because you can spend time outside and avoid heating up your house. Plus, grilled steak just tastes that much better.
So if you are looking for the best steak salad recipe, give this one a try! I'm sure this Copycat Moxie's Steak Salad recipe will become your new favorite!
And if you are in search of other grilled salads to make for Father's Day (without turning on your oven) that you and Dad will love, then try my Cajun Avocado Mango Chicken Salad and my Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (with Clancy's Caesar Salad Dressing). These are my favorite summer salads!
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🥗 Grilled Steak Salad with Feta and Clamato Dressing Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 10 oz steaks (approximately sized 8-10 oz ) (I use Ribeye, New York, skirt steak or a more economical cut such as cross rib) or leftover steak
- 1 10 oz package of spring mix
- 1 red onion, chopped medium sized, ½ cut in circles, then in ½
- ¾ cup croutons
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- ¾ cup feta cheese * I use light feta
Clamato dressing
- ½ cup Clamato juice reduced to ¼ cup
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped basil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely grated onion
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
Salad:
- Season steak with salt and pepper (or your preferred seasonings).2 10 oz steaks (approximately sized 8-10 oz ), ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Grill steak on medium-high heat until pink inside or it reaches desired doneness (4-6 minutes on each side, approximately for medium rare to medium, but will depend on your grill, type, and thickness of steak). *For medium-rare, your internal temperature should read 135 degrees F/57 degrees C to 140 degrees F/60 degrees C.
- Remove the steak from the grill and slice steak into thin slices. *Cut against the grain for best results! (See Video)
Clamato Dressing:
- Meanwhile, make Clamato dressing: Pour ½ a cup of Clamato juice into a small saucepan and heat on the stovetop on high heat.½ cup Clamato juice
- Cook until the Clamato juice is reduced to ¼ cup. *This happens quickly (within about 5 minutes), so keep an eye on it.*I like to pour it into a measuring cup to be sure I have the right amount.
- Whisk remaining dressing ingredients together with reduced Clamato juice and slowly add olive oil. Serve over salad, as much as desired.¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon chopped basil, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon finely grated onion, 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ cup olive oil
Assembly:
- Toss spring mix, red onion, and grape tomatoes together in a large bowl. Add croutons and crumble on feta cheese. Place steak slices on the salad. *Mix in dressing or serve on the side.1 10 oz package of spring mix, 1 red onion, chopped, ¾ cup croutons, 1 pint grape tomatoes, ¾ cup feta cheese
Notes
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- a meat thermometer. This helps ensure your steak reaches the perfect doneness (135–140°F for medium-rare) without overcooking.
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- Slice steak against the grain. Cutting the meat this way shortens muscle fibers, making even tougher cuts like cross rib more tender to chew (See VIDEO) above.
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- Let the steak rest before slicing. Resting it for 5–10 minutes after grilling allows juices to redistribute, preventing them from spilling out when sliced.
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- Reduce Clamato juice carefully. Keep a close eye while reducing — it thickens quickly and can burn if left unattended.
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- Whisk in oil gradually. Slowly adding the olive oil while whisking helps emulsify the dressing for a smoother, more cohesive texture.
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- Serve dressing on the side. This keeps the salad fresh and crisp, allows diners to control the flavor intensity, and can help reduce WW points.
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- Use fresh basil if possible. Fresh basil adds a brighter, more aromatic flavor than dried, especially in salad dressings.
-
- Toast your croutons. Toasting adds crunch and deepens the flavor. Homemade croutons with a touch of garlic or seasoning elevate the salad.
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- Chill ingredients before assembling. Cold greens and veggies keep the salad crisp and refreshing, especially on hot grilling days.
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- Double the dressing. If you enjoy bold flavor, make extra dressing — it stores well in the fridge and pairs with other grilled meats or summer salads.
Elle
Had this salad at Moxies last week. Had to try this recipe and it SLAPPED. Will absolutely make again. Did some quick pickled onions to go with it and it was the best part of my week. Thank you for this?
Terri Gilson
Hi Elle
So glad to hear you loved it and you're welcome! I'm surprised but happy to hear Moxies has the salad on their menu again! The last time I was there it was gone!
Terri
Edith
I made this tonight, I was a bit short of a 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar but the dressing was good anyway, I used a cheaper cut of steak so I marinated it all day. It was really good, I'll be making it again, maybe next time I'll use a better cut of steak. 😊
Terri Gilson
Hi Edith,
So glad you loved it! Yes, it's always better with a good quality cut of steak 🙂
Terri
Julia
Made this on a scorching hot evening when I didn't want to cook. Quickly reduced the Clamato with the vent fan on to avoid heating up the house. I used romaine instead of spring mix because that's what I had on hand. My husband doesn't like Clamato so I served the dressing on the side and let him taste it before deciding and he loved it - I told him the secret ingredient when we were finished dinner! Winner!
Terri Gilson
Hi Julia,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and even made a fan out of a clamato hater in the process! 🙂
Lizzie
I tried this recipe today and OMG! It’s even better than the actual moxies steak salad! I also made some goat cheese crostinis with parsley and garlic, it was the perfect add on! I also decided to do my steak on the stove top with garlic, thyme, rosemary and butter! To spice it up a little bit I added some goat cheese chunks into my salad! It was excellent thank you so much for the dressing recipe!
Terri Gilson
Hi Lizzie- thank you so much for taking time out of your day to leave me a comment! I really appreciate your feedback and am so glad you loved the salad dressing! I also ❤️all your add-ons and am going to give them a try myself ! ?